Medical Assistant I

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

2d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate and dependable Medical Assistant to work at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The role works alongside providers and other care-team members to support clinic operations and deliver a patient-centered experience. Medical assistant procedures are performed after competency completion, within the organization’s MA scope of work, under provider supervision and in accordance with Presbyterian Healthcare Services policy. The position is full-time, day shift, and non-exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of medical assistant 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.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI Healthcare Provider.
• Maintain current certifications in required emergency-response training, such as BLS.
• Complete organizational, Department of Nursing, and department-specific competency training and requirements within the specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for rooming and examinations.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations.
• Remove sutures and staples and perform dressing changes.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Provide basic patient education.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Perform office-based procedures and basic foot care.
• Assist with additional procedures as determined by the provider.
• Participate in orienting newly hired medical assistants.
• May perform regulatory audits.
• Assist with visit closure.
• Work with the care team to meet patient-care and clinic needs.
• May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, and differentials for higher education, certifications, and certain lead roles, for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

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