MA - Renewal Clinic
US-NM-Espanola
Careers (External)
Req #: 48413
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Presbyterian 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, support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, authorization and in-basket support with the EMR. Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week) Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hour days. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. * Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities * Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows an MA to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) * Shift differentials for nights and weekends * Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles * Malpractice liability insurance * Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department * EPIC electronic charting system This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.) Responsibilities: * Perform medical assistant procedures within scope and under provider supervision * Prepare patients for exams; administer medications and immunizations * Assist with wound care, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and office procedures * Collect and process lab specimens; provide basic patient education * Maintain sterile environments and support aseptic techniques * Contribute to onboarding of new Medical Assistants; conduct regulatory audits as needed * Participate in clinical visit closure and team-based patient care * Perform scribe duties after completing approved training * Manage exam room inventory via Kanban system; assist with supply ordering * Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and compliant environment * Support clerical functions, including phone messages and scheduling * Monitor provider schedules and manage rescheduling of no-shows * Handle prior authorizations, specialist referrals, and form tracking (e.g., FMLA, Advance Directives) * Communicate patient updates to providers clearly and professionally * Initiate telephone encounters and manage test result notifications * Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance goals * Uphold infection prevention and regulatory standards * Apply CARES principles through collaboration, accountability, respect, engagement, and service * Serve as point-of-care trainer and operate clinical equipment safely and effectively * Demonstrate excellent customer service and strong interpersonal communication * Work with interdisciplinary teams to meet clinic and patient care needs Qualifications: * BLS required at time of hire * High School Diploma or GED * Prefer healthcare experience * For MA II Applicants: 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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