Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Staff safety badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting training

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks Medical Assistant I or II for its pediatric outpatient team in Espanola, NM. The MA supports providers, prepares patients for exams, administers medications and vaccines, collects specimens, and assists with procedures to ensure a positive patient experience.

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, staff safety initiatives, shift differentials for night/weekend hours, malpractice insurance, and loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months MA experience or completion of MA/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).

Responsibilities

• Perform MA procedures per scope under supervision.
• Prepare patient for rooming and exam.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Provide basic patient education.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Assist with office-based procedures.
• Perform basic foot care.
• Participate in new hire MA orientation.
• May perform regulatory audits and scribe duties after training.
• Assist with visit closure and care team coordination.

Skills

Patient care

MA experience

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or Nursing Assistant program

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

Location Address:1010 Spruce Street Espanola, NM 87532-2724Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24Summary: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 systemType 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 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 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.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