Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant provides primary support to the provider by proactively anticipating the provider needs, preparing the patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, maintaining efficient patient flow, and assisting the provider with treatments and procedures. Also provides support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, and prior authorizations. Performs activities to maintain a clean, stocked, safe, and well-organized patient care environment. Provides in-basket support with the EMR.

Type of Opportunity : Full Time FTE : 1.000000 Exempt : No Work Schedule : Days

Qualifications

We offer more than the standard benefits!

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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 over 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.

About Lincoln County Medical Center

Nestled between tall pines and mountain vistas at an elevation of 6,900 feet, Ruidoso is a mountain oasis in southern New Mexico. With a population of nearly 20,000, Lincoln County offers many larger-town amenities in a smaller-community environment, including a wide range of activities from outdoor adventures to art galleries and theaters.

Ruidoso is home to Presbyterian's Lincoln County Medical Center which has served the Ruidoso and Lincoln County community since 1950 when the facility first opened as the Ruidoso-Hondo Valley General Hospital. Lincoln County Medical Center is owned by the County of Lincoln, and, since 1972, Lincoln County Medical Center has been leased and managed by Presbyterian Healthcare Services, greatly aiding in its growth and advancement. Learn more about Ruidoso here.

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 $23.76

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.