About this opportunity
Presbyterian Healthcare Services lists this Medical Assistant opportunity in socorro, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical Assistant I Or Medical Assistant IIPresbyterian Medical Group's Socorro clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II to join our team. In this role, you will provide clinical and administrative support to providers while helping deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinic setting. This position offers a career ladder, allowing qualified candidates to be considered for either the Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II level based on education and experience.How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunitiesStaff 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 insuranceLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentEPIC electronic charting systemType of Opportunity: PRNFTE: 0.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Days (United States of America)Responsibilities: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 examPrepares and administers medications and immunizationsSuture/Staple removal and dressing changesCollects and prepares laboratory specimensProvides basic education to patientsSets up aseptic and sterile proceduresPerforms office-based proceduresPerforms basic foot careAssists with additional procedures as determined by providerParticipates in the orientation of new hire MAsMay perform regulatory auditsAssists with visit closureParticipates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs.May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe trainingQualifications:High 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) required within 90 days of hireMaintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS)Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe.Orthopedic and Podiatry Departments Only: ROT Registered Orthopedic Technologist Required within 12 months of hire.We'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 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.
Worksite address
socorro, NM, 87801, US
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