About this role
Location Address:
2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $18.33 Maximum Offer $30.24
Summary:
Join the team at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center as a Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II and make a meaningful impact on the patient experience. In this role, you will work alongside providers and the care team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a collaborative outpatient setting.
This position offers a built-in career ladder, allowing qualified candidates to be considered for either the Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II level based on their education and experience. It is a great opportunity for someone beginning their Medical Assistant career or looking to continue developing their clinical skills with Presbyterian.
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
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Department
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EPIC electronic charting system
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Type of Opportunity: Full time
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FTE: 0.90
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Job Exempt: No
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Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
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Responsibilities:
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*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.
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*Prepares patient for rooming and exam
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*Prepares and administers medications and immunizations
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*Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes
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*Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
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*Provides basic education to patients
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*Sets up aseptic and sterile procedures
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*Performs office-based procedures
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*Performs basic foot care
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*Assists with additional procedures as determined by provider
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*Participates in the orientation of new hire MAs
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*May perform regulatory audits
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*Assists with visit closure
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*Participates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs.
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*May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training
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Qualifications:
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*High school diploma or equivalent required
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*Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required
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*Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced
Skills
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Training within 90 days of hire
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*BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required
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*Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS)
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*Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe.
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We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
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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.
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Learn more about our employee benefits.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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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.
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Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
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AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Compensation Disclaimer
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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.