Medical Assistant - Albuquerque, NM

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish fluency bonus

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is seeking a Medical Assistant to support abortion care and other clinical services. You will perform vital signs, collect specimens, and assist with procedures in a patient-centered, regulated environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, reliable transportation, and either Medical Assistant certification or plans to obtain one within 15 months. Spanish bilingual skills are strongly preferred and BLS certification must be obtained within six

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred or must obtain within 15 months of hire.
• Must complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the provider in a culturally competent, patient-centered manner in compliance with regulations.
• Perform vital signs and collect patient information.
• Collect specimens such as blood and urine for tests.
• Perform basic point-of-care lab tests and age-appropriate testing.
• Document information and results in the medical record.
• Perform venipuncture and injections with training.
• Assist with procedures such as abortion and IUD placement.
• Escort patients and assist with exam rooms and equipment.
• Support with supply ordering and clinic operations.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Spanish bilingual

BLS certification

Ultrasound training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA CMA NCMA RMA)

Job description

About Us

Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.

Abortion Care

At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.

Union

This role is represented by SEIU, Local 105 and is governed by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA) or must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire.
• Must complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire (except NM.)
• Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire.
• Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

Under the supervision and delegation of the ordering provider, you will support the provider in a culturally competent and destigmatizing patient-centered manner in compliance with all regulations, including but not limited to PPRM’s Medical Standards & Guidelines, pharmacy, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations.

Clinical

• Perform vital signs and collect patient information such as patient allergies, medication list, etc.
• Collect patient specimens such as blood and urine for appropriate tests.
• Perform basic point of care lab tests such as pregnancy tests, including select delegated CLIA waived tests and related controls.
• Accurately document collected information and test results in the medical record.
• Perform venipuncture and injections with training and competency validation.
• Perform basic dating ultrasound following training and competency validation.
• Dispense medications and supplies.
• Sanitize exam rooms and medical equipment including use of autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment.
• Assist the provider in clinical procedures such as abortion, IUD placement, cervical cancer screening, etc.
• Act as a chaperone during patient exams or procedures, as needed.
• Escort patients throughout the health center and upon discharge.

Operations

You will assist with the upkeep of the health center operations in a variety of ways to facilitate all aspects of patient care, maintain an organized and effective worksite, and jump in to support the team.

• Act as a mandatory reporter per state and regulatory requirements.
• Support patient follow-up which may include contacting patients by telephone, or electronic communications.
• Assist with monitoring and ordering supplies to maintain accurate inventory of medications and materials required to ensure Health Center operations.
• Assist with routine health center upkeep and cleaning, including stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies.
• Contribute to research such as introducing opportunities for studies as patients check in, while rooming patients, etc.
• Execute side tasks including but not limited to Birth Control by Mail, records release, special fund tracking, etc.

Salary Range

$22.08/hour - $23.78/hour. If you have an active medical assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA): $23.43/hour - $25.24/hour Salary placement will be determined based on years of directly relevant experience (i.e. previous Med. Asst. experience).

Additional Pay

+$2.25/hour for Spanish fluency (upon passing test)

Schedule

Full -time ~37.5 hours/week; Benefits Eligible; Schedule may change due to operational needs.

Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm

COVID-19 Protocol

Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Flu Protocol

All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Background Check Required

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Education

Required

High School or better.

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