What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Urgent Care position at Mimbres Memorial?
Medical Assistant - Urgent Care
Mimbres Valley Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving southwestern New Mexico area and its residents with inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare that fits your life and lifestyle.
We’re making a difference in our friends’ and families’ lives and would like you to join our team.
Position Details:
Full Time
Job Summary:
- Responsible for assisting the physician in providing direct patient care and health teaching designed to meet the age/developmental specific needs of the health care patients.
- Delivers quality care by offering excellent customer service by participating in a team centered approach towards patient care.
- Collaboration with the Physician and nursing staff regarding patient care, holistic care involving patient families, proficiency in order entry, providing clerical and patient related support in the functional areas of record keeping, scheduling, and utilizing knowledge of office policy and procedure, verification of patient demographics, patient record filing and retention, verification of physician orders, scheduling patients for appointments and referrals, preparation of patient for exam, patient billing and payments, meet and greet patients and maintain office supplies.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One year as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant program completion preferred.
- BLS Certification or obtain per policy upon hire; maintain such certifications; MA certification preferred.
- Possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision making skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.