MA - Urgent Care

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.

 

Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidatesType of Opportunity: Part Time (.5 FTE/20 hours per week)Work Schedule: Monday – Saturday 12 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 procedures within scope under provider supervision

• Assist providers during clinical procedures

• Collect and prepare lab specimens

• Provide basic foot care

• Conduct regulatory audits if assigned

• Support visit closure and documentation

• Collaborate with care team to meet patient and clinic needs

• Perform scribe duties after training

• Carry out other duties as directed

• Stock exam and procedure rooms using Kanban system

• Maintain clean, safe, organized environment

• Support clerical tasks including scheduling, referrals, and authorizations

• Handle patient calls and in-basket messages

• Schedule appointments and manage no-shows

• Process prior authorizations for equipment, diagnostics, and medications

• Manage referrals and track patient forms such as FMLA and Advanced Directives

• Apply CARES principles to provide compassionate, responsive care

• Communicate effectively with patients and families

• Create a therapeutic and supportive environment

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support clinic operations

• Work efficiently and cooperatively to meet patient care goals

• Prepare patients for visits using established guidelines

• Collect accurate data and support provider during visit

• Take patient calls and initiate telephone encounters

• Communicate relevant patient data to providers

• Use systems for scheduling, referrals, and authorizations

• Operate medical equipment safely and competently

• Follow standards of practice for patient care procedures

• Work with care team to meet clinical quality metrics

• Support process improvement initiatives

• Demonstrate collaboration, accountability, respect, engagement, and service in all responsibilities

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 ServicesPresbyterian 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 $23.76/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.