Medical Assistant III-ABQ

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • City of Binghamton, NY

23h • $19 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Medical Group is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant III to join the Northside team in Albuquerque. The role provides clinical and administrative support to providers to help deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. The MA III works with a high level of independence, supports clinic workflow, performs advanced clinical responsibilities within the organization’s MA scope of work, and serves as a resource and mentor to other Medical Assistants. Procedures are performed under provider supervision and in accordance with Presbyterian Healthcare Services policies.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position on the day shift. The position includes patient rooming and examination support, medication and immunization administration, office-based procedures, specimen handling, patient education, visit closure, and care-team collaboration. The MA III also supports staff orientation, competency validation, training, regulatory audits, and compliance monitoring. Scribe duties may be performed after completing PMG scribe training.

The position is based at 5901 Harper Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-3587. The stated compensation range is $19.25–$31.74; the posting does not specify the pay period for these figures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of Medical Assistant experience.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training.
• Successful completion of a Preceptor class within 90 days of hire.
• Current BLS certification from AHA, 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.

Nice To Haves

• National Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assistant procedures after completing competency requirements, within the organization’s MA scope of work, under provider supervision and PHS policy.
• Prepare patients for rooming and examination.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations.
• Perform suture and staple removal and 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.
• Assist with visit closure and participate with the care team to meet patient care and clinic needs.
• Perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training, if applicable.
• Orient new-hire Medical Assistants.
• Mentor assigned new hires, conducting check-ins at 30 days and quarterly during their first year of employment.
• Validate competence in MA skills.
• Participate in new-hire and annual skills training as needed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the clinic area of expertise and EMR in-basket/message management.
• Perform regulatory audits and enter results into the appropriate tracking system as a regulatory champion.
• Educate staff and monitor compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of care.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders to identify educational needs and develop action plans when deficiencies occur.

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.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED