Medical Assistant

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

Medical Assistant M-F 5a-1:30p and rotating Saturdays 5:30a-9:30a We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth. Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leaderâ in addiction treatment services. We provideâ care across the nationâ touchingâ the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily.â â Our missionâ is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.â â â Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.â â As a Medical Assistant , you play a direct role in saving the lives of our patients each day by serving our residents in a safe environment promoting long term recovery. You will partner with the leadership team of your facility to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment for our residents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma).
• One (1) year of working experience as a medical assistant.
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employed (if applicable).
• Ability to administer medications.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid, and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of the intake team to ensure clients are seen promptly.
• Obtain lab work, and urine drug screens.
• Observe same sex urine samples, test onsite and package for laboratory.
• Giving and interpreting Mantoux Testing.
• Makes appointments for clients to see physician, provide lab work and referrals for additional follow up care.
• Maintain and keep updated all medical records and documentation pertaining to the clients.
• Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies.
• Educates clients about methadone maintenance and detoxification as well as side effects and provides education to clients on lab results and all medical matters.
• Assists in education with pregnant patients about prenatal care and assists primary counselor in coordinating outside services as needed.
• Assists Office Manager with front desk duties.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees