Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse (Registered Nurse preferred) to serve the healthcare needs of the Northern New Mexico community. El Centro Family Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center and 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care and basic health education through a system of clinics and cooperative programs. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing services within the limitations and guidelines of the New Mexico State Nurse Practice Act. The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and related clinical, laboratory, technical, and support services to physicians, midlevel practitioners, and the Lead Nurse, following El Centro Family Health policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse assures successful delivery of quality patient care within the limitations and guidelines of the New Mexico State Nurse Practice Act. The role may require travel to outlying clinics or other El Centro Family Health medical clinics as needed.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Knowledge of and fluent skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Internet Explorer, and Outlook.
- RN and LPN: Completion of an accredited course of study in registered nursing or licensed practical nursing.
- Medical Assistant: High school diploma or GED.
- RN and LPN: Current New Mexico RN or LPN licensure, as applicable.
- Medical Assistant I: No licensure required.
- RN and LPN: At least one year of experience working in the healthcare field, preferably in a clinical setting.
- Medical Assistant I: No experience required.
- RN and LPN: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- TST screening, Hepatitis B vaccine or waiver, background check, current driver's license, and proof of automobile insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Nurse preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing services to patients within the limitations and guidelines of the New Mexico State Nurse Practice Act (LPN).
- Provide direct patient care and related clinical, laboratory, technical, and support services to physicians, midlevel practitioners, and the Lead Nurse in accordance with organizational policies and procedures (Medical Assistant).
- Assure successful delivery of quality patient care within the limitations and guidelines of the New Mexico State Nurse Practice Act (RN).
- Travel to outlying clinics or other El Centro Family Health medical clinics as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement
- 7 paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 100% employer-paid basic life insurance
- Employee voluntary supplemental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
