Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant OpportunityPresbyterian is seeking a 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, and support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, authorization, and in-basket support with the EMR.Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week)Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8-hour daysSign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunitiesStrongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)Shift differentials for nights and weekendsDifferentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead rolesMalpractice liability insuranceLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentEPIC electronic charting systemQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredSix months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school requiredSuccessful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hireBLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) requiredMaintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e., BLS)ResponsibilitiesResponsible 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 examPrepares and administers medications and immunizationsSuture/Staple removal and dressing changesCollects and prepares laboratory specimensProvides basic education to patientsSets up aseptic and sterile proceduresPerforms other duties as requiredBenefitsWe'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 ServicesPresbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.Maximum Offer for this Position is Up ToUSD $25.96/Hr.Compensation DisclaimerThe 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.