About this role
Location Address:
5901 Harper Dr NE , Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109-3587, United States of AmericaCompensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $:
17.46Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:
25.96Summary:
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 Urgent Care 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 timeFTE:
0.9Job Exempt:
NoWork Shift:
Varied Days and Hours (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)
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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.
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Other facts
About 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.
What you'll do
- The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care, preparing patients for visits, and assisting providers with treatments and procedures. Additional duties include medication administration and clerical support related to scheduling and electronic medical records.
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