Medical Assistant - GI Lab

Presbyterian System Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

On-site gyms

Nutrition coaching

Mindfulness resources

Smoke-free campuses

Tuition reimbursement / scholarship机会

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in our outpatient clinic. You will prepare patients for visits, support the provider with treatments, and help with clerical tasks including scheduling and EMR support.

Qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, MA experience or completion of MA/NA program, BLS, and Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months MA experience or completion of MA or Nursing Assistant program.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.
• Maintains current certifications in emergency response training (e.g. BLS).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for rooming and exam.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations.
• Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes.
• Collect laboratory specimens and prepare samples.
• Provide basic education to patients.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

BLS certification

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA/NA program completion

Advanced Skills Training (MA)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address:1001 Silver SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4904Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24Summary: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 systemType of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 1.00 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)Responsibilities:Sign on available for qualified candidatesResponsible 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 examPrepares and administers medications and immunizationsSuture/Staple removal and dressing changesCollects and prepares laboratory specimensProvides basic education to patientsSets up aseptic and sterile proceduresPerforms other duties as requiredQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent requiredSix months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school requiredSuccessful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hireBLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) requiredMaintains current certifications in required emergency response training (i.e. BLS)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.Learn more about our employee benefits.About Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian 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 DisclaimerThe 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.We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services