What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant / MA Urgent Care position at Lovelace Medical Group Independence Square?
Overview
You may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $2,500.
Join our team as a variable shift, full-time, Urgent Care ISQ Medical Assistant (MA) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace Medical Group is a multispecialty provider group which includes clinics, doctors, and advanced practice providers in a broad range of specialties and primary care.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant:
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within the assigned area.
- Greet patients, escort them to the exam room, and perform vitals and other related MA duties.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty.
- Adhere to policies and procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- One year of recent experience working in a medical facility performing Medical Assistant duties or equivalent; OR, recent graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Must maintain BLS certification and, if required, maintain training in venipuncture
- Technical training in the following medical 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.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution
- Registered or nationally certified Medical Assistant
