Pediatric Medical Assistant - Growth, Benefits, Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Staff safety badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting training

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks Medical Assistant I or II for its pediatric outpatient team in Espanola, NM. The MA supports providers, prepares patients for exams, administers medications and vaccines, collects specimens, and assists with procedures to ensure a positive patient experience.

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, staff safety initiatives, shift differentials for night/weekend hours, malpractice insurance, and loan forgiveness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months MA experience or completion of MA/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 within 90 days of hire.
• Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS).

Responsibilities

• Perform MA procedures per scope under supervision.
• Prepare patient for rooming and exam.
• Administer medications and immunizations as directed.
• Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Provide basic patient education.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Assist with office-based procedures.
• Perform basic foot care.
• Participate in new hire MA orientation.
• May perform regulatory audits and scribe duties after training.
• Assist with visit closure and care team coordination.

Skills

Patient care

MA experience

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program or Nursing Assistant program

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services seeks Medical Assistant I or II for its pediatric outpatient team in Espanola, NM. The MA supports providers, prepares patients for exams, administers medications and vaccines, collects specimens, and assists with procedures to ensure a positive patient experience.

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, staff safety initiatives, shift differentials for night/weekend hours, malpractice insurance, and loan forgiveness programs.