Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Brand • Simi Valley, CA

14d • $18 - $21

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing provider of addiction treatment services, serving more than 35,000 patients daily. Its mission is to remove barriers to recovery and help individuals, families, and communities through effective treatment. The Medical Assistant administers and coordinates medical services at the facility while helping create a positive patient experience. The role combines routine administrative and clinical responsibilities and may involve localized travel up to 5%. The stated pay range is $18 to $21 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current medical assistant or emergency medical technician certificate from an accredited teaching school, and/or transcripts.
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by the state of employment.
• Ability to administer medications.
• Localized travel up to 5% may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Current certification from the AAMA, registration from the AMT or NCCT, or another recognized certifying body approved by the Board.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) credential.
• Two years of experience or knowledge in behavioral health is recommended.
• Experience performing blood draws.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the intake team to ensure patients are seen promptly.
• Observe urine samples for drug screens, test samples onsite, and package them for laboratory confirmation.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to nurses when needed.
• Obtain blood samples for standard testing onsite and package them for the laboratory.
• Communicate relevant information about patients and the facility to the leadership team.
• Schedule appointments with physicians, counselors, and case managers, and provide lab work and referrals for additional follow-up care.
• Collect cash and balance daily, when assigned.
• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, or deposits, when assigned.
• Maintain facility security by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, and checking in visitors.
• Coordinate patient appointments, when assigned.
• Run the PDMP for patients and record intake information in the state's Central Registry, when assigned.
• Maintain and update patient medical records and documentation in the EHR and any laboratory software programs.
• Drop off laboratory work at a UPS location if the driver does not pick it up that day, when assigned.
• Drop off deposits at a local bank, when assigned.
• Assist with purchasing and ordering medical supplies.
• Help educate pregnant patients about prenatal care and assist the primary counselor in coordinating outside services as needed.
• Attend team meetings and complete required training courses on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Ongoing company-sponsored training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED