Certified Medical Assistant CMA, Family Clinic

Description

Join our dedicated IHS team in our Family Clinic located in Santa Fe, NM, as a Certified Medical Assistant or Medical Support professional Contractor at our Clinic. In this vital role, you will support our healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth clinic operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and detail-oriented individual to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment and make a positive impact on our community's well-being. This is a long-term, temporary, contract role that includes benefits. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care in a Family Clinic/Medical office setting, including geriatrics, family medical, and pediatric medicine. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a Family Clinic environment. Come make a difference at our Santa Fe Indian Health Center.

• 8-hour shifts
• Long-Term Temporary Contract Position
• Monday thru Friday
• No weekends, Paid Holidays
• Benefits offered
• BLS required
• Medical Assistant Certification Required
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or Equivalent work experience required
• 2-3 years of experience in a Medical Office, Urgent care or Outpatient Clinic Preferred
• Phlebotomy experience helpful
• IHS facility
• Must be a US citizen
• Full-time, Long-Term Contract

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper equipment availability.
• Obtain patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
• Administer basic life support as needed and assist with X-ray procedures.
• Document patient information in electronic health records (EHR) with attention to medical terminology.
• Support inpatient care by coordinating with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology relevant to various specialties, including geriatrics and dermatology.
• Strong understanding of patient care principles in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Ability to perform basic life support techniques effectively.
• Experience or familiarity with hospital medicine practices is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and healthcare team members.
• Capability to operate medical equipment such as X-ray machines safely.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).

We would love to talk to you today about joining our team as a Medical Assistant, where you can make a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being while advancing your career in the healthcare field.

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Requirements

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Diploma / Certification
• National or State Medical Assistant certification required
• 2 years of Experience as a Medical Assistant
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Immunization Records will be required if hired
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be willing and able to pass Federal Security Clearance

Apply today to interview with a member of our recruiting team.