Medical Assistant

We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.

Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

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 Nursing staff to ensure patients receive prompt and appropriate care while at our facility.

Requirements:

· High School diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)

· Valid Certified Medial Assistant certification

Responsibilities:

· Works as part of the intake team to ensure clients are seen promptly.

· Obtain lab work, and urine drug screens.

· Observe urine samples, test onsite and/or package for laboratory.

· Observes self-administration of medications including suboxone and other MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment).

· Data entry and records keeping in electronic health record.

· Ensure the treatment plan of the physician or Medical Director is being followed.

· Giving and interpreting Mantoux Testing.

· Makes appointments for clients to see physician, provide lab work and referrals for additional follow up care.

· Assists in training staff in medical and health and safety matters as well as assisting in properly maintaining medical equipment.

· Maintain and keep updated all medical records and documentation pertaining to the clients.

· Maintain contact with community medical personnel.

· Assist in the development and revision of policies and procedures for medication compliance.

· Purchasing and ordering of medical supplies.

· Educates clients about suboxone and vivitrol maintenance as well as side effects and provides education to clients on lab results and all medical matters.

· Communicate with and access pharmacy on behalf of patient and facility.

· Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

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

Join our team. Join our mission.