What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Specialists/Foot & Ankle Surgical Specialists position at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center?
Why Join Us?
12-Hour Shifts Available, No weekends, No holidays, No Call
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.
Essential Functions
- Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
- Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
- Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
- Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
- We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
- Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
- Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
- A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
- Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.
12-Hour Shifts Available, No weekends, No holidays, No Call
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant supports patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a medical provider. This role assists with medical procedures, maintains exam rooms, facilitates patient intake, and ensures efficient clinic operations while providing excellent service to patients and staff.
Essential Functions
- Assists providers with non-invasive medical procedures, such as taking vital signs and preparing patients for exams.
- Prepares and cleans exam rooms before patient visits and clinical procedures.
- Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
- Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation.
- Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
- Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
- Monitors and requisitions supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
- Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Completion of Medical Assistant program from an accredited school preferred
- 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
- Basic proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office and medical record systems.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide exceptional service to patients and staff.
- Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
- Effective time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Critical thinking abilities to analyze situations and develop appropriate solutions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required