Presbyterian is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in a OB/GYN 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 opportunitiesStrongline 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 weekendsDifferentials for higher education, certifications and various lead rolesMalpractice liability insuranceLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department EPIC electronic charting systemThis 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.)
Qualifications BLS required at time of hireHigh School Diploma or GEDPrefer healthcare experienceFor MA II Applicants: Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required Responsibilities
Perform medical assistant procedures within scope and under provider supervision
Prepare patients for exams; administer medications and immunizations
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
BenefitsWe'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 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 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.
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