Cardio Tech - Heart Group

phsorg; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

Certification reimbursement

Loan forgiveness program

Malpractice insurance

EPIC electronic charting system

Shift differentials for night/weekend

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Medical Assistant/Medical Scribe to partner with providers in a fast-paced cardiology environment. You will support patient visits, perform scribe duties, assist with treatments, and conduct specialized cardiac testing, including treadmill tests and stress studies, while maintaining high-quality patient care.

You will also manage communications, scheduling, and follow-ups, ensuring infection control and a safe clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Completion of Medical Scribe training required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and support efficient patient flow.
• Perform advanced noninvasive cardiac procedures including treadmill tests, stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, and Holter/event monitor application.
• Manage calls, document communications, coordinate test results and follow-up.
• Assist with scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, and administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean clinical environment with infection control standards.
• Communicate effectively with providers and care team members.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to meet goals and quality metrics.
• Mentor new team members and uphold CARES values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, Service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care.

Skills

Cardiac care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma / GED

Medical Assistant program graduate

Medical Scribe training

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address

1100 Central Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $19.25

Maximum Offer $31.74

Summary

Work alongside providers in a fast-paced cardiology environment, helping deliver exceptional patient care from start to finish. In this role, you will support patient visits, perform scribe duties, assist with treatments and procedures, and utilize advanced clinical training to conduct specialized cardiac testing, including stress tests and other diagnostic procedures. You will also provide support to the EKG Department as needed.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

Full time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Partner with providers to deliver exceptional patient care by preparing patients for visits, supporting efficient patient flow, and performing medical scribe duties.
• Perform advanced noninvasive cardiac procedures, including treadmill exercise tolerance tests, stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, and Holter/event monitor application, following established competency standards.
• Support patients throughout their care journey by managing phone calls, documenting patient communications, coordinating test result notifications, and facilitating timely follow-up.
• Assist with scheduling, referral management, prior authorizations, and other administrative functions to ensure seamless clinic operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical environment while adhering to infection prevention and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with providers and care team members to support high-quality patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to achieve operational goals, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for new team members while modeling Presbyterian's CARES values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Engagement, and Service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care and clinic success.

Qualifications

Education & Training

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
• Completion of Medical Scribe training required.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of cardiac medicine experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years of Medical Assistant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms, arrhythmias, and cardiovascular patient care practices.

Certifications & Competencies

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or ASHI Healthcare Provider required.
• Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia Class and Basic Arrhythmia Challenge Test within nine (9) months of hire.
• Maintains all required clinical certifications and emergency response training.
• Completes all organizational, department, and role-specific competency requirements within established timeframes.

Preferred Qualities

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced cardiology environment.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient care skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences and high-quality cardiovascular care.

Employee Benefits

• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
• Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizatio