MA - Urgent Care

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 daysHow you grow, learn and thrive matters here.Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunitiesStrongline 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 weekendsDifferentials for higher education, certifications and various lead rolesMalpractice liability insuranceLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentEPIC electronic charting systemThis 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.)BLS required at time of hireHigh School Diploma or GEDPrefer healthcare experienceFor MA II Applicants: Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school requiredPerform medical procedures within scope under provider supervisionAssist providers during clinical proceduresCollect and prepare lab specimensProvide basic foot careConduct regulatory audits if assignedSupport visit closure and documentationCollaborate with care team to meet patient and clinic needsPerform scribe duties after trainingCarry out other duties as directedStock exam and procedure rooms using Kanban systemMaintain clean, safe, organized environmentSupport clerical tasks including scheduling, referrals, and authorizationsHandle patient calls and in-basket messagesSchedule appointments and manage no-showsProcess prior authorizations for equipment, diagnostics, and medicationsManage referrals and track patient forms such as FMLA and Advanced DirectivesApply CARES principles to provide compassionate, responsive careCommunicate effectively with patients and familiesCreate a therapeutic and supportive environmentCollaborate with interdisciplinary team to support clinic operationsWork efficiently and cooperatively to meet patient care goalsPrepare patients for visits using established guidelinesCollect accurate data and support provider during visitTake patient calls and initiate telephone encountersCommunicate relevant patient data to providersUse systems for scheduling, referrals, and authorizationsOperate medical equipment safely and competentlyFollow standards of practice for patient care proceduresWork with care team to meet clinical quality metricsSupport process improvement initiativesDemonstrate collaboration, accountability, respect, engagement, and service in all responsibilitiesWe'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.USD $23.76/Hr.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.

Created: 2025-10-04