Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Loan forgiveness

Well-being program

Career ladder

Job summary

Presbyterian Medical Group Dermatology Clinic in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant I or II to support dermatologists and advanced practice providers in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You will prepare patients, assist with procedures, collect specimens, and help coordinate care while navigating a built-in career ladder for MA I to MA II progression.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required; MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• Completes organizational and department competency training within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assistant procedures under provider supervision.
• Assist with dermatology procedures as determined by provider.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Assist with visit closure and care coordination.
• Support care team to meet patient and clinic needs; communicate effectively.
• May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA Advanced Skills Training (within 12 months)

Tools

EPIC electronic charting

Job description

Location Address:5901 Harper Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87109-3587Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00Summary:Presbyterian Medical Group's Dermatology Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II to join our specialty care team. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care while supporting dermatologists and advanced practice providers in a fast-paced outpatient dermatology setting.You will play a key role in preparing patients for visits, assisting with dermatologic procedures, coordinating care, and helping patients understand treatment plans. This position offers a built-in career ladder, allowing qualified candidates to be considered for either the Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II level based on experience, education, and qualifications.Medical Assistant I employees have the opportunity to progress to Medical Assistant II through completion of required training, competency requirements, and organizational career ladder guidelines.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 systemType of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)Responsibilities:*Responsible for performing medical assistant procedures after completion of competency within organizations MA scope of work, under the supervision of a provider and PHS policy.*Assists with procedures as determined by provider*Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens*Basic foot care*May perform regulatory audits as designated by the Clinic Manger*Assists with visit closure*Participates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs, working cooperatively with others to accomplish required work in a timely and efficient manner*May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe trainingQualifications:*High school diploma or equivalent required*Prior Healthcare experience preferred*Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months of hire*BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required*Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS) *Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframeWe're all about well-being, starting with yours.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 ServicesPresbyterian 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.AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.Compensation DisclaimerThe 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 organizational needs.We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services