Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Fresno, CA

12d

About The Position

Aegis/Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing provider of addiction treatment services, caring for more than 35,000 patients daily. Its mission is to remove barriers to recovery and transform 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 includes routine administrative and clinical responsibilities and is paid $17.50 to $19.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current medical assistant certificate 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.

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 Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), registration from American Medical Technologists (AMT), certification from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or another certifying body recognized by the Board.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or RMA (Registered Medical Assistant).
• Two years of experience or knowledge in behavioral health is recommended.
• Experience performing blood draws.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the intake team to help ensure patients are seen promptly.
• Observe urine samples for urine drug screens, test samples onsite, and package them for laboratory confirmation testing.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to a nurse 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.
• Make appointments for patients with physicians, counselors, and case managers, and arrange lab work and referrals for additional follow-up care.
• May collect cash and perform daily balancing.
• May manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and deposits.
• Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring the logbook, and checking in visitors.
• May coordinate patient appointments.
• May run the PDMP for all patients and record patient information at intake in the state's Central Registry.
• Maintain and update patient medical records and documentation in the EHR and any laboratory software programs.
• May drop off laboratory work at a UPS location if the driver does not pick it up that day.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company-sponsored ongoing 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