Medical Assistant (MA) / Orthopedics Westside / Part Time / Days

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewMedical Assistant, Orthopedics , Part-Time, Days We are looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Orthopedics team in Albuquerque, NM.This part time job is located at Lovelace Medical Group, a multispecialty provider group, which includes clinics, doctors and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care, and provides patients with exceptional health care through the support of Lovelace Health System hospitals and technology.SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:Performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned area.Greets patients, escorts them to exam room and perform vitals and other related MA duties.Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safetyResponsibilitiesMedical Assistant Education and Experience Requirements:Minimum: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution preferredMedical Equipment: AED, autoclave, BP cuffs (adult, infant, and pediatric), colposcopy, cryo unit, disposable equipment (gloves, goggles, gowns, etc), EKG machine, glycosometer, nebulizer, nitrogen cylinder, O2 cylinder, pulmonary function machine, pulse oximeter, scale (adult and infant), spirometer, stethoscope, thermometer, wheelchair, and woods lamp. Office Equipment: Computer and printer, fax machine, telephone system, time clock, and copy machine. Software: MISYS, E-Prescribe, and PMS.May be crossed trained in other clinical specialties: Ob/Gyn, Neurology, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Family Practice, and Internal MedicineRegistered or nationally certified Medical Assistant preferred.Must maintain BLS certification; and, if required, maintain training in venipunctureWhy Lovelace? "A " grade from leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, 2017-2019American Heart Associateion/American Stroke Association"Get with the Guidelines " Stroke Silver 2020Quality Achievement Award, 20202021Awarded 4 Stars from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2017-2019Lovelace Bariatrics accredited as a Level 1 facility under the Bariatric surgery Center NetworkAccreditation Program of the American College of SurgeonsLovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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