Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

1d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Medical Group is hiring a Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II for its Rio Rancho team. The role provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and the healthcare team in a fast-paced outpatient setting. The Medical Assistant supports patient intake, clinical procedures, documentation, patient education, and care coordination to help provide compassionate, high-quality care. Work is performed under provider supervision and in accordance with Presbyterian Health Services policies and the organization's Medical Assistant scope of work, after competency completion.

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.
• Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire.
• BLS certification from AHA, Red Cross, or ASHI Healthcare Provider.
• Maintain current certifications in required emergency response training, such as BLS.
• Complete all 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 education to patients.
• 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 night and weekend shifts, and differentials for 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED