Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Espanola, NM is hiring Medical Assistants I/II for an outpatient pediatric setting. You will support providers, prepare patients for exams, administer medications and vaccines, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a high school diploma, MA training, BLS certification within 90 days, and completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training. Comprehensive benefits include tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs.

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.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.
• BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required within 90 days of hire.
• 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.

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 training

Skills

MA experience

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address:

1010 Spruce Street Espanola, NM 87532-2724

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24

Summary

Build Your Career. Make a Difference. Join our pediatric care team as a Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II, providing compassionate, patient-centered care to infants, children, adolescents, and their families. The Medical Assistant works closely with providers and the care team to support a positive patient experience and efficient clinical care in a fast-paced outpatient pediatric setting.

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
• 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 training

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 within 90 days of hire
• 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.

Orthopedic And Podiatry Departments Only

• ROT Registered Orthopedic Technologist Required within 12 months of hire.

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.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.