Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

EPIC electronic charting

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Clovis, NM, is seeking a compassionate Medical Assistant I or II to support pediatric providers in a fast-paced outpatient clinic. The role offers a built-in career ladder with progression from MA I to MA II through training and competency attainment.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, administering medications and vaccines, specimen collection, education, and assisting with procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MA II requires six months MA experience or completion of an accredited MA program.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Maintain required certifications and complete competency requirements within timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Perform MA procedures after competency within MA scope of work under provider supervision.
• Prepare patient for rooming and exam.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations.
• Suture/staple removal and dressing changes.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Provide basic education to patients.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Perform office-based procedures.
• Assist with additional procedures as determined by provider.
• Participate in orientation of new hire MAs.
• May perform scribe duties after PMG scribe training.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Job description

Location Address: 2200 W 21st Street Clovis, NM 88101-2011

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24

Summary: Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian Medical Group's Pediatric Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II to join our team. In this role, you will provide exceptional care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families while supporting providers in a fast-paced outpatient pediatric 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 and experience. Medical Assistant I employees have the opportunity to progress to Medical Assistant II through completion of required training and competency requirements. Information on MA I and MA II progression requirements is consistent with Presbyterian's Medical Assistant 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 system

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1.00

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.
• 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
• Assists with additional procedures as determined by provider
• Participates in the orientation of new hire MAs
• May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant II candidates must possess six (6) months of MA experience or have completed an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification (AHA, Red Cross, or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required.
• Ability to maintain required certifications and complete all organizational, departmental, and position-specific competency requirements within designated timeframes.

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 Services Presbyterian 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 Disclaimer The 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 Here, we're committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.