Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

3d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is hiring a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an outpatient clinic. The 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, authorizations, and electronic medical record in-basket tasks.

Medical Assistant procedures are performed after competency completion, within the organization’s MA scope of work, under provider supervision and in accordance with Presbyterian Healthcare Services policy. The position is part-time at 0.80 FTE and works day shifts at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of Medical Assistant experience, or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school.
• Successfully complete 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.

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 education to patients.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Provide clerical support, including scheduling, referrals, authorizations, and electronic medical record in-basket support.
• Maintain efficient patient flow and assist providers with treatments and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly requesting help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED