Medical Assistant - ENT

Memorial Physician Practices; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a Medical Assistant to support patient care in a clinical setting. The role involves assisting with patient assessments, basic procedures, and administrative duties.

Candidates should hold CCMA/CMA/RMA and be BLS certified within 60 days of hire; HS diploma or equivalent required, plus graduation from an accredited medical assistant program.

This position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and the ability to work under supervision of a physician.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of accredited medical assisting program or equivalent
• License: CCMA, CMA or RMA
• BLS required within 60 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under supervision
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, monitor changes in patient condition, and document care
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies; reorder, stocking, cleaning, troubleshooting; maintain examination areas
• Perform administrative or clerical duties: filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient registration

Skills

Critical thinking

Stress tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Reports to: Director of Physician Services

FLSA: Non-exempt

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of accredited medical assistance program or equivalent required
• License: CCMA, CMA or RMA
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of hire

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Essential Functions

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, monitor and communicate changes in patient condition, and document patient care given
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies (reordering, stocking, cleaning, troubleshooting); maintain examination areas
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration