Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

22h • $18 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II to join the team at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center. The role provides direct patient care and supports providers in a busy outpatient clinic while helping create an exceptional patient experience. Medical assistants perform procedures within the organization’s MA scope of work after completing competency requirements, under provider supervision and in accordance with Presbyterian Health Services policy.

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.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI Healthcare Provider program.
• 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.

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 orienting 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 Presbyterian Medical Group scribe training.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, and differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• 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