About this role
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Summary:
Pyramid Healthcare at East Stroudsburg is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment options for adults with Substance Use Disorders. Our client-centered approach positions us as a leader in addiction treatment in Pennsylvania.
The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of medical and residential treatment services through direct client interaction, medical support activities, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) support, specimen collection, client monitoring, and coordination of medical-related administrative functions. This position serves as an important member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and assists in promoting client safety, engagement, and continuity of care.
Address: 420 Supreme Court East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Pay: $16/hr before shift differentials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support medical and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services through client monitoring, observations, and medical support activities.
- Obtain and document vital signs, capillary blood sugars, urine specimens, and other medical information as directed.
- Report significant changes in client condition, medical concerns, or treatment needs to appropriate clinical or nursing staff.
- Conduct toxicology screening activities, including specimen collection, documentation, processing, and communication of results to the treatment team.
- Observe and document medication dispensing activities as assigned and in accordance with organizational procedures.
- Assist with admissions-related documentation, records collection, and coordination of required medical information.
- Maintain unit inventory and assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and monitoring supplies.
- Assist with client education, medical questions, appointment follow-up, and treatment engagement activities.
- Collect and document client payments in accordance with organizational procedures.
- Collaborate with treatment team members to support client care, communication, and continuity of services.
- Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
- Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Licensure, Education, & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent, required.
- Experience in a drug and alcohol and/or residential setting, preferred.
- Active certification as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants in lieu of high school diploma/GED.
- Experience as a Medical Assistant by employment or successful internship, preferred.
- Current CPR, AED and First Aid, preferred.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate medical and treatment-related information.
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
- Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to medical concerns and crisis situations.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment environment.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands to handle objects, equipment, and medical supplies, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 25 pounds and seldom carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This position operates in residential treatment, healthcare, behavioral health, and medication-assisted treatment environments. Employees may interact with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, withdrawal symptoms, medical concerns, and crisis situations. Employees may encounter exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, communicable illnesses, toxicology specimens, and emotionally sensitive situations. Local travel may be required based on operational needs.
Compensation
This position may be subject to state or local wage transparency requirements. Where required by law, a compensation range will be provided. For candidates applying in jurisdictions with such requirements, the applicable range will be disclosed either in this posting or during the interview process. Please note that compensation may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. To inquire about the salary range for your specific location, please contact our recruitment team.
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!
Want to know more?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers .
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.