Medical Assistant
About The Position
Presbyterian Medical Group is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II for its Kaseman outpatient care team. The Medical Assistant supports providers in delivering patient-centered care and helps provide an efficient, positive patient experience. Work is performed under provider supervision and in accordance with Presbyterian Healthcare Services policies and the organization’s Medical Assistant scope of work, after competency completion. The role is full-time, with a day shift, at 4100 High Resort Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The posted compensation range is $16.79 to $27.67. The position may include Medical Assistant procedures, assisting with provider-directed procedures, specimen collection and preparation, basic foot care, visit closure, and participation in care-team activities. Scribe duties may be performed after completing Presbyterian Medical Group scribe training. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multispecialty medical group. The organization describes itself as focused on improving the health of patients, members, and communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months of hire.
- Current BLS certification from AHA, Red Cross, or ASHI Healthcare Provider required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform Medical Assistant procedures after completing competency requirements, within the organization’s MA scope of work and 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.
- Participate with the care team to meet patient-care and clinic needs, cooperating with others to complete required work in a timely and efficient manner.
- May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training.
- Complete organizational, Department of Nursing, and department-specific competency training and requirements within the specified timeframe.
- Maintain current certifications in required emergency-response training, such as BLS.
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.
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
