Medical Assistant / MA - Multiple Specialties

Ardent Health Services•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

You may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $2,500. Join Lovelace Medical Group as a day shift, full-time or PRN Medical Assistant (MA) in Albuquerque, NM. Specialties hiring: Float Pool Gastroenterology General Surgery Neuroscience OBGYN Oncology Podiatry Primary Care Urogynecology Urology Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: 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. Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant: Responsibilities Performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned area Greets patients, escorts them to exam room and perform vitals and other related MA duties Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
One year of recent experience working in a medical facility performing Medical Assistant duties or equivalent; OR, a recent graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care,and, if required, maintain training in venipuncture
Technical training in the following medical equipment: AED, autoclave, BP cuffs (adult, infant, and pediatric), colposcopy, cryo unit, disposable equipment (gloves, goggles, gowns, etc), EKG machine, glycosometer, nebulizer, nitrogen cylinder, O2 cylinder, pulmonary function machine, pulse oximeter, scale (adult and infant), spirometer, stethoscope, thermometer, wheelchair, and woods lamp.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution
Registered or nationally certified Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned area
Greets patients, escorts them to exam room and perform vitals and other related MA duties
Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty
Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety