Medical Assistant II-ABQ

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety wearable badge

Loan forgiveness program

Malpractice liability insurance

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant (0.75 FTE) for 12-hour daytime shifts in Belen. You will support clinicians by preparing patients, administering approved medications under supervision, and coordinating scheduling and referrals.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, infection control, and care team collaboration. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 6 months MA experience or MA program completion, BLS certification,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months MA experience or successful completion of an MA program.
• BLS certification required (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI).
• Complete Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform MA procedures under provider supervision and within scope of work.
• Prepare patient for rooming and exam; administer medications and immunizations.
• Assist with procedures, suture removal, specimen collection, and education.
• Maintain clean, stocked, safe care environment and assist with clerical tasks.
• Manage scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations and care team coordination.

Skills

MA experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months of MA experience or completion of a Medical Assistant program

BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider)

Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire

Job description

Location Address: 609 S Christopher Road Belen, NM 87002-2615

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24

Summary: Provides primary support to the provider by proactively anticipating the provider needs, preparing the patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, maintaining efficient patient flow, and assisting the provider with treatments and procedures. Performs procedures with completed and documented competency, within organizations MA scope of work, PHS policy and under the supervision of a provider. Administers approved medications under the order and supervision of the provider. Provides support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, and prior authorizations. Performs activities to maintain a clean, stocked, safe, and well-organized patient care environment. Provides in-basket support with the EMR.

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: Part time

FTE: 0.75

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Direct Care Activities

• 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
• Performs other duties as directed

Indirect Care Activities

• Responsible for Kanban system for stocking exam and procedure rooms.
• May perform supply ordering as directed
• Maintains a clean, organized, safe, well-stocked environment, and follows infection prevention and regulatory standards
• Participates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs.
• Provides support for clerical functions when needed.
• Manages patients calls and in-basket messages
• Schedules patient appointments according to guidelines
• Monitors providers schedule to identify no shows for rescheduling.
• Manages prior authorization for durable medical equipment, diagnostics, medications and/or specialties
• Manages referrals for diagnostic testing or specialist
• Manages and maintains tracking of Advanced Directives, FMLA, and other patient forms.

Customer Service and Caring Practices

• Uses cares principles as well as good listening, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

Teamwork

• Participates on interdisciplinary team to meet patient care and clinic operation needs.

Visit Navigation

• Prepares patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, collecting appropriate and accurate data, and providing all aspects of primary support to the provider

Message Management/Test Result Notification

• Responsible for taking patient calls and initiating Telephone Encounter(s) for the providers and care team.

Communication

• Communicates pertinent patient data to provider, keeping them informed of issues and concerns regarding patients or the environment.

Equipment and Procedures

• May serve as a point of care trainer within the clinic setting
• Uses equipment and performs patient care procedures in a safe, competent manner according to defined standards of practice

Quality Improvement

• Works collaboratively with the care team to meet process improvement goals and clinical quality metrics

Customer Service and Caring Practices

• Applies customer service principles as well as good listening, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

C.A.R.E.S Commitments

• Collaborative
• Be Accountable
• Respect
• Engage
• Serve in all endeavors related to job responsibilities.

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.

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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 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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico’s Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.