Medical Assistant

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We offer competitive salary, a full benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. Aegis / Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation, touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

As a Medical Assistant
, you will be the face of the front office, registering patients, creating appointments, collecting payments, escorting patients throughout their visit, and ensuring a positive experience for everyone.

Pay Range: $18 to $21 per hour

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, and accident insurance
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University

• High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
• Current medical‑assistant certificate or emergency medical technician certificate from an accredited teaching school, or proof of transcripts
• Experience as a medical assistant
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state of employment
• Ability to administer medications
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

• Graduation from a post‑secondary medical‑assisting education program accredited by a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized agency
• Current certification from the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT), or any recognized certifying body approved by the Board
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant)
• Two (2) years’ experience or knowledge in behavioral health

• Work with the intake team to ensure patients are seen promptly
• Observe urine samples for drug screens, perform onsite tests, and package for laboratory confirmation
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to the nurse when needed
• Schedule appointments for patients to see the physician and provide lab work and referrals for additional follow‑up care
• Maintain and update all medical records and documentation pertaining to patients
• Assist with purchasing and ordering of medical supplies
• Educate pregnant patients about prenatal care and coordinate outside services as needed with the primary counselor
• Attend team meetings and complete all required training courses timely
• Other duties as assigned

• Phlebotomy Technician
• CMA

• Innovative: introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail‑oriented: completes tasks with all necessary details
• Team Player: works well as a member of a group

• Self‑Starter: performs without external help
• Growth Opportunities: seeks additional responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: contributes to the success of a project or organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), parity, nationality, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non‑merit‑based factors, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.