Medical Assistant - Clinical Support Hub

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 24,052 - 35,762; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

A healthcare system in New Mexico is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an Outpatient Clinic. Responsibilities include preparing patients for visits, administering medications, and assisting providers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience or training in medical assisting, and current BLS certification. This full-time position offers development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Six months of medical assistant experience or completion of an MA program is required.
• Current certification in BLS is mandatory.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for visits and exams.
• Administer medications and immunizations.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.

Skills

Medical Assistant procedures

BLS certification

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program completion

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Overview

Location Address: 9521 San Mateo NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87113-2237, United States of America

Compensation
Minimum Offer $: 17.46
Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 25.96

Summary Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an Outpatient Clinic. Common responsibilities include preparing the patient for the visit, maintaining efficient patient flow, assisting the provider with treatments and procedures, medication administration, support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, authorization and in-basket support with the electronic medical records.

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 1

Job Exempt No

Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Sign on available for qualified candidates
• 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 other duties as required

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 training (i.e. BLS)

Benefits & Environment

We’re All About Well-being, Starting With Yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a wellness program, including on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

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. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclosure

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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