Logo
Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Requisition MA - Renewal Clinic

Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Espanola, New Mexico, United States, 87532

Save Job

Medical Assistant Opportunity

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.) 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 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

Benefits

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 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. Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $25.96/Hr. 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.