Medical Assistant

Location: 1010 Spruce Street, Española, NM 87532-2724

About the role

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, and support for clerical functions including scheduling, referrals, authorization, and in-basket support with the electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assistant procedures after completion of competency within the organization’s MA scope of work, under the supervision of a provider and PHS policy.
• Prepare patient for rooming and exam.
• Prepare and administer medications and immunizations.
• Remove sutures/staples and perform dressing changes.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
• Provide basic education to patients.
• Set up aseptic and sterile procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Maintain current certifications in required emergency response training (e.g., BLS).
• Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) required within 12 months of hire.
• Complete all Organizational, Department of Nursing, and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe.

Orthopedic and Podiatry Departments Only

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian 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 (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.

Schedule

Full time, 1.00 FTE. Day shift (United States of America).