Certified Medical Assistant

About the company

Presbyterian Medical Services

Medical practice · 1,001 to 5,000 employees

What you'll do

• Perform medical assisting duties as a member of the patient care team.
• Support patients and families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change, and help ensure continuity and coordination of care in a primary care medical home.

What you need

• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program; OR successful completion of the New Mexico Junior College Workforce Development Clinical Medical Assistant program; OR successful completion of the internal PMS Medical Assistant II training and assessment program; OR one year experience as a Medical Assistant.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Thorough knowledge of nursing aide duties preferred.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Must be deemed competent in phlebotomy at time of hire.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment a national certification/registration which enables participation in Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These may include one of the following certifications/registrations:</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Allied Health (AAH);</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Certified Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant (MA1) from MedCA; or</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) – a nationally-recognized certification; or</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).</span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">;&nbsp;</span>
• <p style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;">; OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Performance Specialists (NPS).</p>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire date. Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS &amp; First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current at all times.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing &amp; Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Must pass skills competency assessments within 90 days of hire and as required throughout employment.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Mission-driven organization</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Competitive salaries</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Nine paid holidays and generous PTO</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Medical, dental &amp; vision insurance &nbsp;</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Free Life &amp; LTD coverage</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Free discretionary pension plan contribution</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Employee recognition and engagement activities</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Robust training program</span>
• <span style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif;">Tuition Reimbursement</span>
• Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate

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Perks

• Nine paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement