Medical Assistant - Orthopedic

0065 Presbyterian Espanola Hospital; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety wearable badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through NM Higher Ed.

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, NM is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an outpatient clinic. You will prepare patients for visits, support efficient patient flow and assist the provider with treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing and administering medications/immunizations, suture changes, collecting specimens and patient education, with opportunities for ongoing training and certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of MA experience or completion of a Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant program.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.
• BLS required.
• Maintains current certifications in required emergency response training (e.g., BLS).
• RO T Registered Orthopedic Technologist required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Medical assisting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA program completion

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Medical instruments

Job description

Location Address: 1010 Spruce Street Espanola, NM 87532-2724 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 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: 1.00 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
• 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

Orthopedic and Podiatry Departments Only 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.

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