Pinnacle Peak Recovery, LLC is a Scottsdale-based Detox, Residential, and PHP/IOP extended care treatment facility treating adult men and women recovering from the effects of substance dependence. At PPR, our goal is to assist our clients in regaining the life they were intended to have, prior to drug/alcohol addiction. We work together as a multi-disciplinary team, to treat each client individually with the highest level of clinical and medical interventions available. Our staff are dedicated, skilled, and passionate about working with recovering men and women. If you are passionate about working in the field of recovery, we'd love to meet you! 

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a highly responsible medical support position providing unit support services for Chemical Dependency clients. The medical assistant will work closely with the clients, the Medical Manager and clinical team. Accurate documentation, attention to detail, knowledge of ASAM protocols, maintaining medical supplies and the ability to perform crisis intervention is a must for this rewarding position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct, HIPAA, and professionalism
• Demonstrates skills and abilities in essential job functions, including but not limited to client screening, nursing intake procedures, client orientation, crisis intervention, coordination and scheduling outside appointments, medication ordering, pharmacy collaboration, and appropriate documentation of medications
• Responsible for telephones and answering incoming inquiries regarding agency medical client needs/supplies and equipment
• Demonstrates efficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to provide medical documentation within clinical records
• Able to acquire general working knowledge of clinical record management systems
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Be able to obtain or hold current CPR, First Aid, triage, address signs and symptoms of chemical dependency withdrawal
• Be able to obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
DUTIES INCLUDE:
• Conduct vital signs upon intake and at any other time they are required
• Urine Drug Screen Analysis: conducting/reading results /charting/packaging urine samples
• Responsible to supervise clients medical needs and accurate information provided to nurses/Medical Manager/ARNP
• Demonstrate the competencies required for this position, including practice of program policies and procedures for implementing these duties specifically related to addiction withdrawal symptoms and ASAM protocols
• Demonstrate standards for security, ethics, confidentiality, rules of conduct, and professionalism for HIPAA compliance
• Ability to understand and respond to direction from the ARNP, clinical team, nurses, and Medical Manager
• Provide clear and accurate documentation of events occurring while on duty and accuracy of reporting to the nurses/Medical Manager/ARNP
• Must have proven computer skills and knowledge of medical terms, and ability to research medications to avoid any conflicts with look alike/sound alike medications
• Must be able to control and supervise client appointments for the ARNP
• Proven organizational skill to track supply needs of the medical department
• Uphold the principles promoted in recovery by Pinnacle Peak Recovery Center
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• Report disputes and boundary issues
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Preferably 2 years’ experience in the addiction recovery field
• Knowledge of differential diagnostic techniques for addiction withdrawal and psychiatric symptoms
• Must have proven skill with EMR systems, Microsoft Office programs, email etc.
• Must be fluent in verbal and written English and able to place medical orders to other physicians, psychiatrists, therapists clearly
• Must be able to physically assist clients and lift 50 lbs, and support a client weighing as much as 250lbs.
• Proven experience responding to medical crises, such as seizure, falls, or suicide attempts