Medical Assistant / MA Breast Care

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Breast Care Center Medical Assistant (MA)

in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive :

We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition

assistance

, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First :

We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better :

We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team :

Lovelace Women’s Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant :

Responsibilities

Enters, maintains, and reports all medical history, medical coding, and files claims using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Patient visit support that may include : Greeting patients, and escorting patient to exam room and / or taking patients’ vital signs, and other applicable medical information to effectively support the reason for the patients visit and recommended treatment.

Sterilizes and prepares medical instruments. Ensures patient exam rooms are disinfected, orderly, and ready for incoming patients. Provides patients with privacy, comfort, safety and hygiene.

Assists in maintaining inventory and stocking supplies, instruments and equipment for all exam rooms.

Maintains appropriate paperwork for inventory control and reviews orders received for completeness.

Addresses and requests referrals and other insurance authorizations in addition to passing along patient information for prescription, x-ray or lab requisitions to necessary parties. This includes calls to pharmacies, hospitals, and labs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Microsoft Office knowledge.

BLS Certification required within 14 days of start.

Preferred Job Requirements

Associate’s degree.

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant / medical technologist school / program.

Prior experience in a clinic or hospital setting supporting patient care

Current national certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA).