Medical Assistant (MA) Family Care

Lifepoint Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Los Alamos, New Mexico

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assists physicians and nurses with patient assessments, treatments, and basic diagnostic procedures. Handles administrative tasks including scheduling, registration, and maintaining medical supplies and examination areas.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You are able to perform basic diagnostic procedures, collect specimens, and assist with patient treatments under supervision. You must also maintain equipment and medical supplies, and perform administrative duties as assigned.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA) 
Job Type: FT Days 
Schedule: M-F 
 

Your experience matters:

Los Almos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Medical Assistant (MA) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.   


How you'll contribute:

A Medical Assistant (MA) who excels in this role:

  • Under the supervision of physicians or nurses, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
  • Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communication changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
  • Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas.
  • Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

 
What we're looking for:

High school diploma or equivalent required. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire.

Schedule: M-F (5x8s)

 Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.  
     

Connect with a Recruiter:

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Hunter Delacruz by emailing hunter.delacruz@lifepoint.net 

EEOC Statement:

Los Almos Medical is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health

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