Medical Assistant

Presbyterian System Services • Rio Rancho, NM

1d • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Presbyterian Medical Group at Rio Rancho High Resort as a Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II. In this outpatient role, you’ll work alongside providers and the care team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care while supporting patients throughout their clinic visit. Placement at the MA I or MA II level depends on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications. The role involves performing medical assistant procedures after competency completion, within the organization’s MA scope of work, under provider supervision and PHS policy.

This is a full-time position with an FTE of 0.90 and varied days and hours. The compensation range is $18.33 to $30.24. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multispecialty medical group. It is New Mexico’s largest private employer, with nearly 14,000 employees.

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 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 orientation of new-hire 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.
• Differentials for night and 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 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