Medical Assistant
About The Position
Presbyterian Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and dependable Medical Assistant I to join its Behavioral Health team. The role works closely with behavioral health providers and the interdisciplinary care team to support efficient clinic operations and provide a welcoming, patient-centered experience. The position is part-time, 0.50 FTE, non-exempt, and works day shifts at 1325 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-5046. The Medical Assistant performs procedures within the organization’s MA scope of work after competency completion, under provider supervision and in accordance with Presbyterian Healthcare Services policy. The role may assist with procedures, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, provide basic foot care, assist with visit closure, and perform designated regulatory audits or scribe duties after completing the required training. The compensation range is $16.79 to $27.67. Presbyterian describes development options including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities. Other offerings mentioned include staff safety wearable badges, shift and qualification differentials for eligible positions, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, access to the EPIC electronic charting system, and a wellness program with gyms, coaching, classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months of hire.
- Current BLS certification from AHA, Red Cross, or ASHI Healthcare Provider.
- Maintain current certifications in required emergency response trainings, such as BLS.
- Complete all Organizational, Department of Nursing, and Department-Specific competency training and requirements within the specified timeframe.
Nice To Haves
- Prior healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform medical assistant procedures after completing competency requirements, within the organization’s MA scope of work, under provider supervision and PHS policy.
- Assist with procedures as determined by the provider.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
- Provide basic foot care.
- May perform regulatory audits as designated by the Clinic Manager.
- Assist with visit closure.
- Work cooperatively with the care team to meet patient care and clinic needs and complete required work in a timely and efficient manner.
- 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 that allows nurses to call for help discreetly 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.
- Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
