Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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About The Position

Presbyterian Medical Group is seeking a compassionate, dependable Medical Assistant to join its outpatient care team. The role works alongside providers and other care team members to support a welcoming, efficient, patient-centered experience. Medical Assistant procedures are performed after competency completion, within the organization’s MA scope of work, and under provider supervision and Presbyterian Health Services policy. The role also participates in meeting patient-care and clinic needs and may perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of Medical Assistant experience or successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training 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.

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 the orientation of newly hired Medical Assistants.
• May perform regulatory audits.
• Assist with visit closure.
• Participate 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 eligible positions, including night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Access to the EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program that includes 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