Medical Assistant

Presbyterian System Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff Safety badge

Loan forgiveness programs

Malpractice liability insurance

EPIC electronic charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant I or II to join Atrisco Family Practice Clinic in Albuquerque. You will support providers, prepare patients, administer medications, and help coordinate care in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role offers a clear career ladder, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement, certification support, and other benefits to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.
• BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required.
• Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS).

Responsibilities

• Perform MA procedures after competency within MA scope of work under supervision.
• Prepare patient for rooming and exam; prepare and administer medications and immunizations.
• Perform suture/staple removal and dressing changes; collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Provide basic education to patients; set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Assist with office-based procedures and routine care; support care team to meet clinic needs.
• May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program

Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

Location Address:3901 Atrisco NW Albuquerque, NM 87120-1627Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00Summary:Presbyterian Medical Group's Atrisco Family Practice Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II to join our growing primary care team. In this role, you will support providers and care teams by delivering high-quality patient care, coordinating clinical services, and helping create an exceptional patient experience in a fast-paced outpatient setting.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 education, training, and experience. Medical Assistant I employees have the opportunity to progress to Medical Assistant II through completion of required training and competency requirements.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: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (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.*Prepares patient for rooming and exam*Prepares and administers medications and immunizations*Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes*Collects and prepares laboratory specimens*Provides basic education to patients*Sets up aseptic and sterile procedures*Performs office-based procedures*Performs basic foot care*Assists with additional procedures as determined by provider*Participates in the orientation of new hire MAs*May perform regulatory audits*Assists with visit closure*Participates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs.*May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe trainingQualifications:*High school diploma or equivalent required*Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required*Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days 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 timeframe.We'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