Entry-Level Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

First Choice Community Healthcare Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Community Healthcare Inc. in Albuquerque is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in clinical and clerical duties as part of a patient care team. This entry-level position involves tasks such as verifying patient insurance, collecting vital signs, and preparing exam rooms.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and completion of a technical Medical Assistant program. Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED certificate.
• Graduation from a technical school as a Medical Assistant or equivalent.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of patient visits.
• Verify patient insurance and explain fee schedules.
• Obtain patient’s medical history and vital signs.
• Assist provider with exams and procedures.

Skills

Patient interviewing techniques

Basic medical terminology

Vital signs/ abnormal values

Patient charting

Communication skills

Education

High School graduate or GED

Graduation from a technical school as a Medical Assistant

Tools

EKG

Medical equipment

Job description

First Choice Community Healthcare Inc. in Albuquerque is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in clinical and clerical duties as part of a patient care team. This entry-level position involves tasks such as verifying patient insurance, collecting vital signs, and preparing exam rooms.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and completion of a technical Medical Assistant program. Bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred.