Medical Assistant
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Location
- Onsite (Presbyterian Northside, New York)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a large, locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New Mexico seeking a Medical Assistant to join its Dermatology Clinic. The role involves providing patient care, assisting with procedures, and supporting dermatologists in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
Skills
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Wellness program
Perks
- On-site gyms
- Nutrition coaching
- Mindfulness resources
- Staff safety wearable badge
- Shift differentials
Full job details
Location Address:
5901 Harper Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-3587
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $0.00
Maximum Offer $0.00
Summary:
Presbyterian Medical Group's Dermatology Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II to join our specialty care team. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care while supporting dermatologists and advanced practice providers in a fast-paced outpatient dermatology setting.You will play a key role in preparing patients for visits, assisting with dermatologic procedures, coordinating care, and helping patients understand treatment plans. This position offers a built-in career ladder, allowing qualified candidates to be considered for either the Medical Assistant I or Medical Assistant II level based on experience, education, and qualifications.
Medical Assistant I employees have the opportunity to progress to Medical Assistant II through completion of required training, competency requirements, and organizational career ladder guidelines.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
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.
*Assists with procedures as determined by provider
*Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
*Basic foot care
*May perform regulatory audits as designated by the Clinic Manger
*Assists with visit closure
*Participates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs, working cooperatively with others to accomplish required work in a timely and efficient manner
*May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training
Qualifications:
*High school diploma or equivalent required
*Prior Healthcare experience preferred
*Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months of hire
*BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required
*Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS) *Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe
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 locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system 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 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 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.
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.