Medical Assistant

BayMark Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MedMark Treatment Centers in Albuquerque is seeking a part-time Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments, and collect personal information. The role includes vital signs, assisting practitioners, and collecting lab specimens in a supportive outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate is CPR/BCLS certified, familiar with state and DEA regulations, and capable of standard MS Office and patient management software use.

Qualifications

• Certified or registered Medical Assistant required.
• Phlebotomy is required.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, schedule appointments, and collect patient information.
• Check in patients, measure vital signs, and update electronic charts.
• Assist Medical Director/Provider with patient intakes.
• Obtain blood and nonblood specimens for lab testing.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain equipment.
• Serve as receptionist and manage paperwork and records.
• Triage calls and messages; coordinate with counselors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

CPR/BCLS

Healthcare experience

MS Office familiarity

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Patient management software

Job description

Description

Part Time - Medical Assistant

MedMark Treatment Centers is looking for an organized and compassionate Certified Medical Assistant to greet patients, schedule appointments and collect personal information from patients. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for taking vital signs, helping practitioners with treatment and collecting lab samples.

To be successful as a Medical Assistant you must have excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. An ideal candidate also demonstrates a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder.

Responsibilities

• Schedules intake appointments, records and verifies patients' information and prepares medical records on new and returning patients
• Check in patients, escort patients to and from waiting room, interviews patients and measures vital signs, records information into patients' electronic charts
• Assist Medical Director/Program Physician/Nurse Practitioner with patient intakes and as needed
• Obtains blood specimens and collects nonblood specimens such as urine sputum, for laboratory testing
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and disinfects treatment rooms, equipment and supplies using germicides
• Acts as receptionist, performs secretarial duties and prepares and maintains reports and records
• Triage/manage questions, phone contacts, and fax messages
• File lab results into appropriate binders and distribute lab results to counselors
• Attend weekly staff meetings and in-service trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma of GED
• Minimum age requirement of 18
• Medical Assistant must be certified or registered
• Phlebotomy is involved in the position and is a required skill.
• Possess CPR/BCLS certification
• Familiar with State Regulations, DEA regulations and TJC and / or CARF Accreditation
• Excellent written and verbal skills required; working knowledge of MS Office and patient management software
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with patients; demonstrate a non-judgmental and accepting attitude toward the Substance Use Disorder population.
• 1-2 years’ prior healthcare experience in similar field and environment preferred
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Here is what you can expect from us:

MedMark Treatment Centers, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

MedMark Treatment Centers is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.