Medical Assistant - LCMC

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant for our outpatient clinic. The role involves direct patient care, preparing patients for visits, assisting providers with procedures, and supporting clerical tasks such as scheduling and referrals.

We offer career development options, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package. Training opportunities, safety programs, and loan forgiveness are available, with an emphasis on safety and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months MA experience or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program.
• Completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification required (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI).
• Maintains current certifications in required emergency response training (e.g. BLS).
• ROT Registered Orthopedic Technologist Required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sign on available for qualified candidates
• Perform medical assistant procedures under provider supervision within MA scope of work, per 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
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

MA experience

BLS certified

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Location Address: 129 El Paso Rd Ruidoso, NM 88345-6033
Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24

Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

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

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
• Perform 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)
• ROT Registered Orthopedic Technologist Required within 12 months of hire.
• Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe.
• Orthopedic and Podiatry Departments Only

Benefits and Wellness

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 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.