Medical Assistant

About the role

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a leading provider of addiction treatment services, serving over 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to support recovery and improve the lives of individuals and communities through comprehensive treatment.

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 confirmation testing.
• Obtain vital signs and report findings to nurses 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.
• Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring logbooks, checking in visitors, etc.
• May be responsible for managing accounts receivable/accounts payable/ deposits.
• 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.
• May be responsible for dropping deposits off at the local bank.
• Assists with Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies.
• Assists in education with pregnant patients about prenatal care and assists primary counselor in coordinating outside services as needed.
• Attends team meetings and completes all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma).
• Experience as a medical assistant.
• Maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employedKY (Kentucky).
• Ability to administer medications.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Localized travel up to 5% may be required.
• Preferred 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.
• Phlebotomist certification.

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
• S Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.