Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care in an outpatient clinic, including rooming patients and assisting providers with treatments. They are also responsible for medication administration, performing clinical procedures, and maintaining efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

This full-time Medical Assistant role in Urgent Care requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either six months of MA experience or a completed Medical Assistant/Nursing Assistant program. Candidates must obtain BLS certification and pass an advanced skills training within 90 days of hire. The position involves direct patient care, assisting providers, administering medications, and supporting clinic operations.

Job Description

Location Address:

4100 High Resort Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124-5901

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00

Summary:

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an Outpatient Clinic. Common responsibilities include preparing the patient for the visit, maintaining efficient patient flow, assisting the provider with treatments and procedures, medication administration, support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, authorization and in-basket support with the electronic medical records.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a 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

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

  • Sign on available for qualified candidates
  • Responsible for performing medical assistant procedures after completion of competency within organizations MA scope of work, under the supervision of a provider and PHS policy.
  • Prepares patient for rooming and exam
  • Prepares and administers medications and immunizations
  • Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes
  • Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
  • Provides basic education to patients
  • Sets up aseptic and sterile procedures
  • Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required
  • Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire
  • BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required
  • Maintains current certifications in required emergency response training (i.e. BLS)

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.


AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state’s largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees – including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Turquoise Care) and Commercial health plans.
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