Medical Assistant
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
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- Pay
- $17 to $19
- an hour
- Location
- Newport News, VA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Sep 30
- 20 days ago
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About the company
Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
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.
What you'll do
- Work 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 nurse when needed
- Maintain and update medical records and patient documentation
- Assist with purchasing and ordering medical supplies
- Assist in prenatal care education and coordinate outside services with the primary counselor
- Attend team meetings and complete required training courses timely
What you need
- Experience as a medical assistant
- Maintain continuing education credits as required by the state employed
- Ability to administer medications
- CPR, First Aid, and BLS certification
- Graduation of an accredited post-secondary medical assisting education program (preferred)
- Two years' experience or knowledge in behavioral health (preferred)
- Education: a high school diploma or a postgraduate degree
Key skills
Ability to administer medicationsCPRFirst AidBLSmedical assistantcontinuing education credits
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Perks
- 18 days PTO
- 401k with company match
- ongoing training
- certification opportunities
- medical
- dental
- vision
- short term disability
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Full time: 5:30-12:30 and every other Saturday from 6am-10am
Pay Range: $17- $19
We offer competitive salaries, 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 will administer and coordinate medical services necessary for all clients within the facility. You will also assist and be responsible for clients during appointments and/or observation of medications.
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).
· 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.
· License or certification must be in good standing
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.
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