Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Brand•Yreka, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Assistant, you will administer and coordinate medical services necessary while creating a positive patient experience within the facility. You will be responsible for performing routine administrative and clinical responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a current medical assistant certificate or emergency medical technician certificate from an accredited teaching school and/or provide transcripts
Experience as a medical assistant.
Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employed
Ability to administer medications.

Nice To Haves

Graduation of 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), or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT), or any recognized certifying body approved by the Board.
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), RMA (Registered Medical Assistant).
Two (2) years’ experience or knowledge in the field of behavioral health recommended.
Experience performing blood draws
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) Certification

Responsibilities

Works as part of the intake team to ensure patients are seen promptly.
Observe urine samples for urine drug screens, test onsite and package for laboratory for confirmation testing.
Obtain vital signs and report findings to nurse when needed.
Obtain blood samples for standard blood testing onsite and package for the laboratory
Communicate all relevant information to the leadership team regarding patients and the facility.
Make appointments for patients to see physicians, counselors, and case managers, and provide lab work and referrals for additional follow-up care.
May be responsible for cash collection and daily balancing.
May be responsible for managing accounts receivable/accounts payable/ deposits.
Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring logbook, checking in visitors, etc.
May be responsible for coordinating appointments for patients.
May be responsible for running the PDMP for all patients as well as recording patient information at intake in the Central Registry for that State
Maintain and keep updated all medical records and documentation pertaining to the patients in the EHR as well as in any lab required software programs
May be responsible for dropping off lab work at a UPS drop off location if the driver does not come in to pick up that day