Medical Assistant

Cibola General Hospital; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibola General Hospital in Grants, NM seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant I to support clinicians with patient care, vitals, exams, and CLIA waived testing. The role also includes receptionist backup and record management.

The hospital provides a range of services and a supportive environment for professional growth in a small-town setting near Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Certified MA or CNA preferred.
• CPR Certification is required.
• Proficient in using a computer and office equipment.
• Ability to run CLIA waived tests.
• Ability to administer meds/vaccines by injection.
• Proficient in reading and documenting medical records.
• Strong verbal and writing communication skills.
• Good interpersonal ability.

Responsibilities

• Call patients back and record vitals in the medical record.
• Assist with medical procedures.
• Run CLIA waived tests (dipstick urine, accu check, pregnancy, etc.).
• Phone patients for follow ups or test results.
• Schedule referrals and send records as needed.
• Pull records and place results for providers review.
• Triage phone calls and emergency visits as needed.
• Maintain proper medical record format per Office Policies.
• Order necessary supplies.
• Back up for Receptionist.
• Follow Code of Conduct and Office Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified MA or CNA Preferred

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Job Summary And Scope

We're seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team of compassionate caregivers. Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.

Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.

The Medical Assistant I is responsible for assisting providers with the care and treatment of patients. This will include taking patients back, recording by documentation to the record weight, blood pressure, and other vitals per clinic policy; assisting with exams; CLIA waived testing as needed. This position will also cover for the receptionist when the receptionist is not able to work.

Principal Responsibilities

• Call patients back and record the necessary vitals in the medical record.
• Assist with procedures.
• Run CLIA waived tests (dipstick urine, accu check, pregnancy etc.)
• Phone calls to patients for follow ups or to schedule appointments for test results.
• Schedule referrals and prepare and send records if necessary.
• Pull records and place results on them for the providers review.
• Triage phone calls and emergency visits when necessary.
• Maintain the proper format of the medical record per Office Policies
• Ordering of necessary supplies.
• Assist with filing of records 11. Back up for Receptionist.
• Follow the Code of Conduct and Office Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified MA or CNA Preferred
• CPR Certification
• Proficient in the use of a computer and other office equipment (fax, calculator, copier etc.)
• Ability to run CLIA waived tests
• Ability to administer meds/vaccines by injection
• Proficient in reading and documentation of medical records
• Strong verbal and writing communication skills
• Good interpersonal ability

Physical Requirements

The position requires ability to perform simple manipulative skills frequently; requires hand-eye coordination skills; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; see objects clearly and hear normal sounds with some background noises; some lifting. Works under frequent stress; must be able to communicate effectively and multi-task several tasks at one time.

Benefits

We offer a competitive wage, health, dental, vision, critical illness and life insurance benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, $0 generic prescription drugs, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness programs, gym discounts and Home Workout Program. Qualified positions may offer sign on bonuses or relocation.