Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM, United States

24 days ago

Salary

$25.20 hourly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Medical Assistant - Pediatrics

Requisition ID

2025-45705

Category

Clinical Care-Nursing Support

Location : Name

PMG - Las Estancias

Location : City

Albuquerque

Location : State / Province

Minimum Offer

USD $16.95 / Hr.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $25.20 / Hr.

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.

Type of Opportunity : Full Time (1.0 FTE / 40 hours per week)

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8-hour days

Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

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 nurses 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

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required

Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire

BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required

Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS)

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing medical assistant procedures after completion of competency within organizations MA scope of work, under the supervision of a provider and PHS policy.

Prepares patient for rooming and exam

Prepares and administers medications and immunizations

Suture / Staple removal and dressing changes

Collects and prepares laboratory specimens

Provides basic education to patients

Sets up aseptic and sterile procedures

Performs other duties as required

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 $25.20 / 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.

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