Medical Assistant at Pinnacle Treatment Centers
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
About the Job
Medical Assistant
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, you will be the face of the front office. You will register patients, create appointments, collect payments, and escort patients throughout their visit to your clinic. You will also help provide a positive experience for every patient during their visit.
Pay Range:
$18 to $21 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.
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.
Education
Required- Technical/other training or better
- High School/GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Phlebotomy Tech
- CMA
Behaviors
Preferred- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, traits historically associated with race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non-merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.