Medical Assistant

Pyramid Healthcare • Dallas, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare’s Dallas inpatient rehabilitation center provides detox and residential programming for adult men and women in or near Luzerne County. The center offers a comfortable, non-hospital setting where clients can safely withdraw from alcohol and other substances. Medical Assistants support the medical staff by providing care, responding to phone calls, and completing documentation and filing. The role also supports admissions, medical appointments, client records, laboratory processes, medication ordering, and follow-up care.

The job posting lists two schedules: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., three days per week with rotating weekends; or 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Pay is $16 per hour. Career advancement opportunities may be available, contingent on additional education and experience.

Requirements

• General office skills and strong organizational ability.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and applicable laws and regulations, DDAP, and CARF.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant degree, certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in drug and alcohol or mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and complete documentation and filing to support medical staff.
• Complete and maintain medical records.
• Assist with admissions and client consent processes, and support clients during medical appointments.
• Obtain and document vital signs and urine screens for review by the medical team.
• Complete lab requisitions at admission and monitor outcomes for team review.
• Create and distribute client packets.
• Maintain a safe physical environment for all clients.
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients; communicate and document changes in client status.
• Support the prior authorization and medication ordering process as required.
• Schedule follow-up medical appointments and make external referrals as directed by the medical team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities, contingent on additional education and experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed