Medical Assistant - Orthopedic

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

Job summary

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital in Espanola, NM is seeking a Medical Assistant for an outpatient clinic. You will provide direct patient care, prepare patients for visits, assist with procedures, and support clerical tasks including scheduling and EMR entries.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, MA program completion, BLS, and completion of the hospital's advanced MA skills training within 90 days. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of MA experience or completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.
• BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required.
• ROT Registered Orthopedic Technologist required within 12 months of hire.
• Completes all competency training requirements within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Immunizations

Suture/Staple removal

Clinical procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program

MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Address:1010 Spruce Street Espanola, NM 87532-2724Compensation Pay Range:Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24Summary: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 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 proceduresPerform 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)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 OnlyWe'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