Medical Assistant
About The Position
Join Presbyterian Medical Group's Urgent Care team as a Medical Assistant, supporting efficient, compassionate care for patients with acute and episodic healthcare needs. The Medical Assistant works closely with providers, nurses, and other care team members to support patient flow, perform clinical and administrative duties, and help provide a safe, welcoming patient experience. The role performs medical assistant procedures within the organization's MA scope of work after competency completion, under provider supervision and in accordance with Presbyterian Health Services policy. This is a part-time, 0.60 FTE, non-exempt position working 12-hour day shifts at 609 S Christopher Road, Belen, NM 87002-2615. The compensation range is $18.33 to $30.24.
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 Medical Assistant 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.
- 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 discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
- Shift, higher education, certification, and lead-role differentials for eligible positions.
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- Access to the 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
