Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Full-time

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

Aegis/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, your role will administer and coordinate medical services necessary while creating a positive patient experience within the facility. You will also be responsible for performing routine administrative and clinical responsibilities.

Pay Range:

• $16/per hour to $19/per hour

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

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma).
• Must possess a current medical assistant certificate (diploma) 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.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid, and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• See below addendum for additional state specific requirements if applicable.

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.

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.
• Makes appointments for patients 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 patients.
• Assist 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.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.