CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Company: Presbyterian Medical Services
Location: Socorro
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT $1,000 Sign-on BonusJOB CATEGORY: PRIMARY CARE / MEDICAL / VARIOUSPOSITION SUMMARY: This position functions as a member of the patient care team performing medical assisting duties. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) approaches his/her tasks in a team-based fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. With the primary care team, ensures continuity and coordination of care in a primary care medical home.REQUIREMENTS:EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  
  • Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program; OR successful completion of the internal PMS Medical Assistant II training and assessment program; OR one year experience as a Medical Assistant.
    --- Thorough knowledge of nursing aide duties preferred.
    
    
    • Must be deemed competent in phlebotomy at time of hire.
      
      • Ability to speak Spanish or Navajo desired.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
        • 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:
          • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
            • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT);
              • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or
                • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
                  • 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 & First Aid Training Resources" posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current at all times.SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
                    • According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, "Healthcare Personnel Testing & 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.
                      
                      • Must pass skills competency assessments within 90 days of hire and as required throughout employment.
                        EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

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