Medical Assistant / MA - Multiple Specialties

Lovelace Health System•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Lovelace Medical Group as a day shift, full-time or PRN Medical Assistant (MA) in Albuquerque, NM. Specialties hiring include Float Pool, General Surgery, Primary Care - Jefferson & Osuna, and Primary Care - Enchanted Hills. Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group which includes clinics, doctors, and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care. The organization emphasizes a People-First Environment, prioritizing employee well-being with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture. They utilize advanced technology to support their team and enhance patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.
BLS Certification required within 14 days of start.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Graduate from an accredited medical assistant/medical technologist school/program.
Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care.
Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).

Responsibilities

Enters, maintains, and reports all medical history, medical coding, and files claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Patient visit support that may include: Greeting patients, and escorting patient to exam room and/or taking patients’ vital signs, and other applicable medical information to effectively support the reason for the patients visit and recommended treatment.
Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments. Ensures patient exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients. Provides patients with privacy, comfort, safety and hygiene.
Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments and equipment for all exam rooms.
Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness.
Addresses and requests referrals and other insurance authorizations in addition to passing along patient information for prescription, x-ray or lab requisitions to necessary parties. This includes calls to pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.