Certified Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Medical Services, Inc.; Rio Rancho, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine paid holidays

Generous PTO

Life & LTD coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Presbyterian Medical Services, Inc. Rio Rancho Family Health Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to join a patient care team.

The CMA performs medical assisting duties and supports patients and families in self-management and behavior change, helping ensure continuity of care in a primary care medical home. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited medical assisting program or approved NM PMS pathways, and national CMA/RMA/CCMA/NCMA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or NMJCC Workforce Development Clinical Medical Assistant program or PMS MA II training; or one year MA experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assisting duties as part of the patient care team.
• Support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change.
• Help ensure continuity and coordination of care in a primary care medical home.

Skills

Spanish or Navajo language ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited medical assisting program

NM PMS clinical MA training program or equivalent

1 year MA experience

Job description

JOB CATEGORY: PRIMARY CARE / COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER / MEDICAL ASSISTANT / CMA

POSITION SUMMARY: This position functions as a member of the patient care team performing medical assisting duties. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) approaches his/her tasks in a team-based fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. With the primary care team, ensures continuity and coordination of care in a primary care medical home. Some locations may require regular driving. For additional details and core functions related to this position, please refer to Clinical Affairs Policy 900.042, Medical Assistant Functions and 2001.016, Health Center Drug Dispensing & Administration.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program; OR successful completion of the New Mexico Junior College Workforce Development Clinical Medical Assistant program; OR successful completion of the internal PMS Medical Assistant II training and assessment program; OR one year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing aide duties preferred.
• Must be deemed competent in phlebotomy at time of hire.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Navajo desired.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment a national certification/registration which enables participation in Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These may include one of the following certifications/registrations:
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Allied Health (AAH);
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Certified Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant (MA1) from MedCA; or
• California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) – a nationally-recognized certification; or
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). ;

; OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Performance Specialists (NPS).

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire date. Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• Must pass skills competency assessments within 90 days of hire and as required throughout employment.

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

Job Info

• Job Identification 11232
• Job Category Medical Assistant
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 184 Unser Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87124, US
• Program Description Rio Rancho Family Health Center