Medical Assistant – Lovelace Health System Immediate Placement
Job description
Medical Assistant
Training & Placement Assistance Available
Multiple positions available for the Albuquerque, NM and Roswell, NM locations.
Starting wage of $15.00/hr.
Job details
Salary
Starting wage of $15.00/hr.
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
About Lovelace Health System
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 and provides patients with exceptional health care through the support of Lovelace Health System hospitals and technology.
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Medical Assistant to join our team!
Training and preparation for work will be provided through the Ready to Work program offered by Ardent Health. This program is funded at NO COST to the Candidate.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We are recruiting for immediate available positions. Start your career in healthcare today!
Applicants will complete training and be ready to work in as little as 5 weeks.
Training will include live online instruction plus convenient hands-on lab skills scheduled in your local area to prepare you to work as a Medical Assistant.
Locations:
10511 Golf Course Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
1627 S Union Ave, Roswell, NM 88203
Job Type: Full Time Days
Pay: Starting wage of $15.00/hr.
Health Benefits
We offer comprehensive Medical, Vision & Dental benefits
Employee wellbeing support with the:
· Wellness Program: Offers employees an opportunity to learn important information about your health status and save money on your medical premiums.
· Diabetes Management Program: Voluntary program makes managing your diabetes as easy as possible and at no cost to you.
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free, confidential counseling services and referrals, including eight counseling sessions per issue. The EAP is available to all employees and their families free of charge
Insurance Benefits
· Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
· Critical Illness insurance: Coverage helps offer financial support if you are diagnosed with a covered critical illness.
· Hospital Care Insurance: Supplemental coverage that pays you benefits if you are hospitalized.
Wealth Benefits
We offer financial support including:
· Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account: Health care and dependent care to help you save money on eligible expenses.
· 401K: Offers a generous matching contribution, outstanding convenience, and a variety of investment options.
· Paid Time Off (PTO): Provides time off for vacation, holidays, personal time, and unexpected absences.
· Ardent Cares Foundation: Provides financial assistance to any Ardent team member for qualified medical, funeral or natural disaster expenses.
Perks
Optional perks for employees include:
· Discounted tuition with partnered universities for future education.
· Pet Insurance: Covers veterinary expenses related to accident or illness.
· Legal Plan: Provides employees and their spouse/dependents with services from attorneys experienced in estate planning documents, civil suits, adoption, identity theft issues, and much more.
· Identity Theft Protection Plan: Help employees better protect themselves and families from identity theft fraud.
· Education Assistance: Tuition program provides employees assistance in achieving their educational goals.
· Discounts for fitness classes/coaching through Active&Fit Direct, and corporate shopping, tickets, rental cars.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Assistant, performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned area. Greets patients, escorts them to exam room and perform vitals and other related MA duties. Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Essential functions include:
· Escort patients to exam rooms.
· Obtain brief medical history and vital signs.
· obtain blood specimens, urine specimens, assist with biopsies, and give medications as ordered by the physician.
· Perform urinalysis, urine HCG, strep screen, finger stick glucose, and other lab tests as required.
· Maintain patient’s medical record accurately.
· Schedule outside procedures for patients including blood work and radiologic exams.
· Keep exam rooms and common work areas clean, stocked, and well-organized including keeping medications in stock.
· Complies with all accrediting and auditing bodies the clinic and organization participates in, to include, but not limited to CLIA AND OSHA.
· Responds effectively to incoming patient calls and communicates pertinent information to physician or designee to provide for continuity and optimal care.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Completion of an approved Medical Assistant program
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: Multiple locations