Medical Assistant -Moriarty-DCPC

Medical Assistant Location:

Moriarty, Edgewood, Cedar Crest, New Mexico Duke City Primary Care is looking to add a few exceptional individuals to our team! At Duke City, we pride ourselves on offering fast, friendly, quality care to all the residents of New Mexico in need. If you are a positive, driven person who enjoys a challenging work place and exudes a positive attitude, we're looking for you! Overview/Job Purpose Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for supporting the clinic supervisor and entire clinical team in the care of patients of all ages from neonatal through geriatric in the clinic. The MA's primary purpose is to monitor patient flow to ensure maximum efficiency while providing fast, friendly, quality patient care. The MA must establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and DCPC employees. The MA performs skills such as wound care and splint application and assists with additional procedures to support the clinical team. The MA is also responsible for maintaining safe, clean, and well-stocked patient care and clinical areas while assuring adherence to applicable policies and procedures.

Summary of Primary Duties:

As an MA at Duke City Primary Care, your day-to-day duties may include, but are not limited to, the various tasks below: Assist the nurse and other support staff in the management and observation of all patients in the clinic Clean patient care rooms, equipment and instruments; report equipment problems; order and store supplies; maintain appropriate PAR levels Assist nurses and providers with complex treatment procedures; perform routine treatment procedures as allowed based on policies and procedures Identify and assess patients presenting with clinical symptoms requiring additional intervention and promptly notify a nurse and/or provider Provide oxygen therapy, I.V. setup, catheterization, suctioning; cardiac monitor application, and basic assessments under the supervision of RN or attending provider as requested Provide direct clinical services to patients including screening and identification, rehabilitative, and counseling services as directed by RN or attending provider Complete wound care process according to medical protocol under the direct supervision of RN or attending provider Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols Demonstrate proactive approach to patient and staff safety by seeking opportunities to improve safety through questioning of current policies and processes Transport patients, collect, label and transport specimens, equipment, and supplies Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk Assist with the provision of administrative support in regards to equipment maintenance, calibration, and statistical data compilation

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Requirements:

2 years directly related experience preferred

Required Licensures/Certifications:

CPR Certification for Healthcare/BLS Providers for

Professional Rescuer Preferred Licensures/Certifications:

Nationally Registered

EMT-I / EMT-B

License Graduate of a certified Medical Assistant program, national registry preferred Professional licensure as appropriate to the clinical objectives of

Duke City Primary Care Physical Demands Requirements:

Heavy Work:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for

Medium Work Behavioral Demands/Requirements :

Must have the appropriate level of behavioral maturity and patience in handling patients. Must have the diplomacy and tact in handling difficult and irate patients Very good interpersonal relationship skills and can work and relate well with co- employees, patients and customers Outstanding communication skills and persuasiveness, specifically the ability to communicate instructions and procedures for treatments, keeping and giving the patients a desired level of comfort and confidence Must have strong sensitivity to the needs and anxieties of patients and the ability to motivate patients to undergo treatments and/or procedures Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity

Testing Requirements:

Tuberculin Skin Test required annually

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): We are seeking MAs at our Moriarty clinic. Are you able to travel to this location? Do you know or related to a Duke City Employee? If so, please provide name and relationship.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Preferred) Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person