Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Mimbres Memorial Hospital; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative team

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Mimbres Valley Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Urgent Care department to support physicians in direct patient care and health teaching tailored to age and development needs. You will contribute to delivering high-quality care through strong customer service in a team-focused setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nursing staff, documentation, scheduling, and patient preparation for exams, with a commitment to comprehensive healthcare and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year as a Medical Assistant, CNA, or CMA program completion preferred.
• BLS Certification or obtain per policy upon hire; MA certification preferred.
• Possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision making skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in providing direct patient care and health teaching to meet age/developmental needs.
• Deliver quality care with excellent customer service through a team-centered approach.
• Collaborate with physician and nursing staff regarding patient care and office procedures; arrange testing, documentation, scheduling, and referrals.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Independent decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program completion preferred

Job description

Description

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Mimbres Valley Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving southwestern New Mexico area and its residents with inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare that fits your life and lifestyle.

We’re making a difference in our friends’ and families’ lives and would like you to join our team.

Job Summary:

• Responsible for assisting the physician in providing direct patient care and health teaching designed to meet the age/developmental specific needs of the health care patients.
• Delivers quality care by offering excellent customer service by participating in a team centered approach towards patient care.
• Collaboration with the Physician and nursing staff regarding patient care, holistic care involving patient families, proficiency in order entry, providing clerical and patient related support in the functional areas of record keeping, scheduling, and utilizing knowledge of office policy and procedure, verification of patient demographics, patient record filing and retention, verification of physician orders, scheduling patients for appointments and referrals, preparation of patient for exam, patient billing and payments, meet and greet patients and maintain office supplies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant program completion preferred.
• BLS Certification or obtain per policy upon hire; maintain such certifications; MA certification preferred.
• Possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision making skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

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