Medical Assistant I

The Medical Assistant provides primary support to the provider by proactively anticipating the provider needs, preparing the patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, maintaining efficient patient flow, and assisting the provider with treatments and procedures. Also provides support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, and prior authorizations. Performs activities to maintain a clean, stocked, safe, and well-organized patient care environment. Provides in-basket support with the EMR.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
Work Schedule: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Prior Healthcare experirence preferred
• Succesful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months of hire
• BLS required at time of hire (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI)

 

We offer more than the standard benefits!

 

Learn more about our employee benefits:

https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/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 nin 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 over 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

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.