Medical Assistant (Full-Time) 2nd Shift

Pyramid Healthcare•East Stroudsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare at East Stroudsburg provides comprehensive treatment options for adults with Substance Use Disorders. The Medical Assistant supports 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. The role is part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and helps promote client safety, engagement, and continuity of care. The position is based at 420 Supreme Court, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, and works from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Compensation is $16 per hour before shift differentials. The role operates in residential treatment, healthcare, behavioral health, and MAT environments, where employees may interact with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, withdrawal symptoms, medical concerns, and crisis situations. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, communicable illnesses, toxicology specimens, and emotionally sensitive situations may occur. Local travel may be required based on operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or active certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with clients.
Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate medical and treatment-related information.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to medical concerns and crisis situations.
Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a drug and alcohol and/or residential setting.
Experience as a Medical Assistant through employment or a successful internship.
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

Support medical and medication-assisted treatment 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.
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding company information.
Complete all required trainings designated by the company and accreditation or licensing entities.
Perform other duties as assigned.