Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care in an Outpatient Clinic. This role involves preparing patients for visits, maintaining efficient patient flow, assisting providers with treatments and procedures, administering medications, and supporting clerical functions such as scheduling, referrals, authorization, and managing electronic medical records. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system founded in New Mexico in 1908. It operates nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group, serving over one in three New Mexicans. The organization is the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees, including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Presbyterian is committed to improving the health of patients, members, and the communities it serves, with a focus on employee well-being and career development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire
• BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required
• Maintains current certifications in required emergency response training (i.e. BLS)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing medical assistant procedures after completion of competency within organizations MA scope of work, under the supervision of a provider and PHS policy.
• Prepares patient for rooming and exam
• Prepares and administers medications and immunizations
• Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
• Provides basic education to patients
• Sets up aseptic and sterile procedures
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Sign on available for qualified candidates
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees