Medical Assistant

phsorg; New Mexico; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety program

Shift differentials

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system training

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services’ Atrisco Family Practice Clinic in Albuquerque, NM seeks compassionate Medical Assistant I or II to support providers and care teams in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role offers a built-in career ladder with progression from MA I to MA II based on training and experience, plus education and certification supports and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months MA experience or completion of 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) is required.
• Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (e.g. BLS).
• Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Perform MA procedures after competency within MA scope of work under supervision.
• Prepare patient for rooming and exam.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations.
• Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes.
• Collect laboratory specimens and provide basic patient education.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures and perform office-based procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months MA experience or completion of MA/Nursing Assistant program

BLS certification

Job description

Location Address

3901 Atrisco NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120-1627

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $0.00
Maximum Offer $0.00

Summary

Presbyterian Medical Group's Atrisco Family Practice Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II to join our growing primary care team. In this role, you will support providers and care teams by delivering high-quality patient care, coordinating clinical services, and helping create an exceptional patient experience in a fast-paced outpatient 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, training, and experience. Medical Assistant I employees have the opportunity to progress to Medical Assistant II through completion of required training and competency requirements.

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

Employment Details

• FTE: 0.90
• Job Exempt: No
• Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (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
• 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.

Well-being

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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.

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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

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.

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