Certified Medical Assistant -Multi-Site (4/10 Schedule)

Presbyterian Medical Services

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About The Position

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) is a member of the patient care team and performs medical assisting duties. The CMA works in a team-based manner to support patients and their families with self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change. In coordination with the primary care team, the CMA helps ensure continuity and coordination of care in a primary care medical home. The position serves Santa Fe and Cerrillos. Some locations may require regular driving, and the role may require using personal transportation to carry out job duties.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, four 10-hour days, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Additional details and core functions are described in Clinical Affairs Policy 900.042, Medical Assistant Functions, and Policy 2001.016, Health Center Drug Dispensing & Administration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program; or successful completion of the New Mexico Junior College Workforce Development Clinical Medical Assistant program; or successful completion of the internal PMS Medical Assistant II training and assessment program; or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Must be deemed competent in phlebotomy at the time of hire.
• Must have by the date of hire and maintain throughout employment a current national certification or registration that enables participation in Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) as defined by CMS. Accepted credentials include CMA from AAMA; RMA from AMT or AAH; CCMA from NHA; NCMA from NCCT; MA1 from MedCA; certification from CCBMA; NRCMA from NAHP; or CCMA from NPS.
• Must have or obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire and keep certification current. Certification must meet the requirements in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources.”
• Must comply with required testing and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella. Influenza vaccination is required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• Must pass skills competency assessments within 90 days of hire and as required throughout employment.
• If driving is required, must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, provide a current motor vehicle record and current personal owner liability automobile insurance, maintain the required insurance, and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must comply with applicable PMS automobile usage and drug-free workplace policies and applicable state and federal laws; may be required to complete transportation-related training.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough knowledge of nursing aide duties.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Navajo.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assisting duties as a member of the patient care team.
• Support patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy, and behavior change.
• Work with the primary care team to ensure continuity and coordination of care in a primary care medical home.
• Use personal transportation to carry out job duties when required.

Benefits

• Nine paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free life and long-term disability coverage.
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution.
• Employee recognition and engagement activities.
• Robust training program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $100 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED