Medical Assistant

RENAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LTD; New Mexico; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

PTO from day 1

Paid sick time

7 paid holidays

Job summary

RENAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES LTD in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for a Monday-Friday day shift. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, PTO from day 1, paid sick time, and seven paid holidays.

The MA will support physicians with patient care, record-keeping, and clinic operations to ensure a smooth, compliant workflow.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• High school diploma is required.
• Medical assistant certification is required.
• Knowledge of EHR system is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service is required.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient exam rooms and assist physicians with patient care.
• Take medical histories, document vital signs, and collect specimens.
• Maintain patient records and ensure information security per regulations.
• Coordinate with Clinical Manager and nephrologists to support patient care.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and equipment is functional.
• Adhere to clinic policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

BLS certification

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant certification

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Job Description

Renal Medicine Associates is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant for our Albuquerque, NM location. This is a Monday-Friday day shift position. We offer a generous benefit package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO accrual on day 1, paid sick time, and 7 paid holidays.

JOB DEFINITION:

The medical assistant is a medical support professional that performs a variety of tasks to assist physicians in providing excellent patient care, while ensuring the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently. Medical assistants are also required to complete administrative tasks, while practicing excellent communication with patients and physicians. The medical assistant works directly under the supervision of the clinical manager and the physician.

Successful medical assistants must have a good understanding of medical terminology to be able to read and understand patients’ charts.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

To facilitate physicians’ performance the medical assistant will anticipate what the physicians will need without prompting, therefore, they must have coordination skills, they are orderly, and conscientious. Must have problem sensitivity in order to recognize when something is wrong or when something will go wrong. The medical assistant maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following procedures and complying with legal regulations.

Prepares the patient exam rooms, provides direct patient care by taking medical histories, charting, completing all vital signs and collects body fluid samples. The medical assistant secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by guarding all electronic medical records along with prepping the patient record before the patient visit.

The medical assistant will have supplies ready by inventorying on hand stock, placing orders, verifying receipts. The medical assistants will be able to troubleshoot equipment and call for repairs when needed.

The medical assistant will update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. They will adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal state, and local requirements.

Communicates regularly in a positive manner with the Clinical Manager, Nephrologists and other team member’s hospitals and dialysis facilities regarding all patient related issues.

Responsible for all other duties/procedures requested by Clinical Manager and/or Medical Providers.

MINIMUM QULIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BLS certification required.
• High school diploma
• Medical assistant certification
• Knowledge of EHR system
• Exceptional customer service.
• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience