Medical Assistant

Summary

Our Dallas inpatient rehab center offers detox and residential programming for adult men and women in or near Luzerne County. For clients with serious substance use disorders, detox is often an essential first step towards recovery. Our program ensures clients can safely withdraw from alcohol and other substances in a comfortable, non-hospital setting. Medical Assistants provide critical support by delivering medical care, answering phone calls, and completing necessary documentation and filing to assist the medical staff at the facility.

Shift: 7:00pm - 7:00am - 3 days/week with rotating weekends

Pay: $16/hr

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and complete documentation and filing to support medical staff.
• Complete and maintain medical records.
• Assist with admissions, consent processes for clients, and support during medical appointments.
• Obtain and document vital signs and urine screens for review by the medical team.
• Complete lab requisitions at admission and monitor outcomes for team review.
• Create and distribute client packets.
• Maintain a safe physical environment for all clients.
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients; communicate and document changes in client status.
• Support the prior authorization and medication ordering process as required.
• Schedule follow-up medical appointments and make external referrals as directed by the medical team.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant degree/certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in drug and alcohol/mental health settings preferred.
• Knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations and applicable laws/regulations, DDAP, CARF. General office skills and strong organizational ability.

Pyramid CORE Values

• We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us.
• Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
• We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.

• DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
• COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.
• PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare's mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!