MA - Urgent Care
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Job Location:
Santa Fe, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 candidates
Type 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 MAto 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
Were 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 states largest private employer with nearly 13000 employees - including more than 1200 providers and nearly 3500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640000 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
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Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
Find the medical care and health plan you and your family need at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, an integrated system of hospitals, healthcare providers and insurance plans serving patients and members in New Mexico.
