Quakertown, Pennsylvania, USA
48 days ago
Medical Assistant- 2nd Shift

Adult males at our Quakertown inpatient rehab center find recovery in a structured setting. They receive therapy, medical care and education to help them overcome their personal issues and ultimately work toward sustained sobriety. We offer comprehensive addiction treatment and integrate holistic approaches to substance use recovery. Under a passionate leadership team, Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare for psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. defined by supportive environments to reclaim health and well-being.

Shift: 3PM-11PM

Starting rate: $15/hour

Summary

An essential role in the delivery of residential treatment services. Direct care position with a primary responsibility of interacting with and supervising clients in treatment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Completes client observations during the MAT hours of operation.  Maintains therapeutic relationships with all clients and effectively communicates changes in client status or milieu to appropriate member of the treatment team. Obtains vital signs, capillary blood sugars and urine specimens as directed. Reports any significant changes in medical condition; vital signs, blood sugar results, etc. to leadership. When necessary, encourages clients to actively engage in treatment and to routinely care for their ADL’s and to maintain an orderly, clean physical environment.  Conduct all functions of the toxicology screening process including entering data into the lab system, collecting observed urine specimens, preparing specimens for transport to the lab, printing and reviewing. toxicology reports, communicating results to the assigned treatment team. Observe and document the process of the dispensing of medication by the pharmacy vendor technician. Verifying that all documentation for admission is obtained from the assessment team is available on the admission day, including records from inpatient or other providers. Maintain unit supply inventory by checking stock, anticipate needed supplies, placing orders with the Administrative Assistant, verifying receipts of all orders. Assist in answering client medical concerns and escalate accordingly. Conduct follow-up calls for clients who have missed appointments for their medication assisted treatment. Collect and log client payments. Discuss and distribute client educational materials.  Complete required trainings and mandatory training hours. Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education:

High school diploma or equivalent, required. Experience in a drug and alcohol and/or residential setting, preferred. Experience as a Medical Assistant by employment or successful internship, preferred. Current CPR, AED and First Aid, preferred.

Total Rewards:

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!

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.

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