Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Join Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM as a Medical Assistant I or II, delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a collaborative outpatient setting.

The role offers a built-in career ladder and supports growth through tuition, certifications, and loan forgiveness opportunities. You will work with providers and care teams, supporting safety and patient education while using EPIC charting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform MA procedures after competency within MA scope, under provider supervision.
• Prepare patient for rooming and exam.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations.
• Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Provide basic education to patients.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Perform office-based procedures.
• Perform basic foot care.
• Assist with additional procedures as determined by provider.
• Participate in orientation of new hire MAs.
• May perform regulatory audits.
• Assist with visit closure.
• Participate with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs.
• May perform scribe duties after PMG scribe training.

Skills

MA experience

BLS certified

Education

High school diploma

MA/Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Location Address:

2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24

Summary

Join the team at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center as a Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II and make a meaningful impact on the patient experience. In this role, you will work alongside providers and the care team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a collaborative 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 their education and experience. It is a great opportunity for someone beginning their Medical Assistant career or looking to continue developing their clinical skills with Presbyterian.

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: 0.90 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
• 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.

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.

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