Medical Assistant (Full-Time)

Pyramid Healthcare•East Stroudsburg, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of medical and residential treatment services through direct client interaction, medical support activities, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) support, specimen collection, client monitoring, and coordination of medical-related administrative functions. This position serves as an important member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and assists in promoting client safety, engagement, and continuity of care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a drug and alcohol and/or residential setting, preferred.
Medical Assistant degree/certification preferred (NOT REQUIRED)
Experience as a Medical Assistant by employment or successful internship, preferred.
Current CPR, AED and First Aid, preferred.

Responsibilities

Support medical and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services through client monitoring, observations, and medical support activities.
Obtain and document vital signs, capillary blood sugars, urine specimens, and other medical information as directed.
Report significant changes in client condition, medical concerns, or treatment needs to appropriate clinical or nursing staff.
Conduct toxicology screening activities, including specimen collection, documentation, processing, and communication of results to the treatment team.
Observe and document medication dispensing activities as assigned and in accordance with organizational procedures.
Assist with admissions-related documentation, records collection, and coordination of required medical information.
Maintain unit inventory and assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and monitoring supplies.
Assist with client education, medical questions, appointment follow-up, and treatment engagement activities.
Collect and document client payments in accordance with organizational procedures.
Collaborate with treatment team members to support client care, communication, and continuity of services.
Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
Other duties as assigned.