Pediatric Medical Assistant – Growth, Education & Benefits

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

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Espanola, NM is hiring Medical Assistants I/II for an outpatient pediatric setting. You will support providers, prepare patients for exams, administer medications and vaccines, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a high school diploma, MA training, BLS certification within 90 days, and completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training. Comprehensive benefits include tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs.

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.
• 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).
• Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Performs office-based procedures
• Performs basic foot care
• Assists with additional procedures as determined by provider
• Participates in the orientation of new hire MAs
• May perform regulatory audits
• Assists with visit closure
• Participates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs.
• May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training

Skills

MA experience

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Espanola, NM is hiring Medical Assistants I/II for an outpatient pediatric setting. You will support providers, prepare patients for exams, administer medications and vaccines, and assist with procedures in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a high school diploma, MA training, BLS certification within 90 days, and completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training. Comprehensive benefits include tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs.