Certified Medical Assistant (Temp/on-call)

Presbyterian Medical Services • Socorro, NM

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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 fashion 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. Some locations may require regular driving. Further 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, successful completion of the New Mexico Junior College Workforce Development Clinical Medical Assistant program, successful completion of the internal PMS Medical Assistant II training and assessment program, or one year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Be competent in phlebotomy at the time of hire.
• Have and maintain a current national certification or registration that enables participation in Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE), such as CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT or AAH), CCMA (NHA), NCMA (NCCT), MA1 (MedCA), CCBMA, NRCMA (NAHP), or CCMA (NPS).
• Have or obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire and keep the certification current.
• Comply with required testing and immunizations, including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella; influenza vaccines are required according to CDC and NMDOH dates.
• Pass skills competency assessments within 90 days of hire and as required throughout employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license if driving requirements apply.
• Provide a current motor vehicle record and current personal owner liability automobile insurance, and maintain the insurance throughout employment in this position.
• Submit to motor vehicle record checks as needed and maintain a satisfactory driving record in accordance with PMS policy and applicable laws.
• Comply with PMS automobile usage and drug-free workplace policies and applicable state and federal laws.

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 using a team-based approach.
• 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 if required.

Benefits

• $100 employee referral bonus, subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED