Medical Assistant I-SGH - SURGICAL CLINIC

Summary:
Provides primary support to the provider by proactively anticipating the provider needs, preparing the patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, maintaining efficient patient flow, and assisting the provider with treatments and procedures. Provides support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, and prior authorizations. Performs activities to maintain a clean, stocked, safe, and well-organized patient care environment. Provides in-basket support with the EMR.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday

Other information:
*High school diploma or equivalent required
*Prior Healthcare experience preferred
*Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 12 months of hire
*BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required within 90 days of hire.
*Maintains current certifications in required emergency response trainings (i.e. BLS) *Completes all Organizational, Department of Nursing and Department-Specific competency training/requirements within specified timeframe

Updated: 5/28/23

Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities:
Direct Care Activities:
*Responsible for performing medical assistant procedures after completion of competency within organizations MA scope of work, under the supervision of a provider and PHS policy.
*Assists with procedures as determined by provider
*Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
*Basic foot care
*May perform regulatory audits as designated by the Clinic Manger
*Assists with visit closure
*Participates with care team to meet patient care and clinic needs, working cooperatively with others to accomplish required work in a timely and efficient manner
*May perform scribe duties after completing PMG scribe training
*Performs other duties as directed

Indirect Care Activities:
*Responsible for Kanban system for stocking exam and procedure rooms.
*Maintains a clean, organized, safe, well-stocked environment, and follows infection prevention and regulatory standards
*Provides support for clerical functions when needed to include scheduling, referral management, and prior authorizations
*Manages patients calls and in-basket messages
*Schedules patient appointments according to guidelines. Monitors providers schedule to identify no shows for rescheduling. May include, but not limited to, placing reminder calls to patients
*Manages prior authorization for durable medical equipment, diagnostics, medications and/or specialties
*Manages referrals for diagnostic testing or specialist
*Manages and maintains tracking of Advanced Directives, FMLA, and other patient forms. Customer Service and Caring Practices:
*Uses cares principles as well as good listening, oral and interpersonal communication skills to create a supportive, therapeutic environment, and provides responsive, compassionate care in meeting patient, significant other, and family requests and needs

Teamwork:
*Participates on interdisciplinary team to meet patient care and clinic operation needs, working cooperatively with others to accomplish required work in a timely and efficient manner

Visit Navigation:
*Prepares patient for the visit using established patient preparation guidelines, collecting appropriate and accurate data, and providing all aspects of primary support to the provider

Message Management/Test Result Notification:
*Responsible for taking patient calls and initiating Telephone Encounter(s) for the providers and care team.
*Trained in various programs to include but not limited to scheduling, prior authorizations, and referral management.

Communication:
*Communicates pertinent patient data to provider.

Equipment and Procedures:
*Uses equipment and performs patient care procedures in a safe, competent manner according to defined standards of practice.

Quality Improvement:
*Works collaboratively with the care team to meet process improvement goals and clinical quality metrics.

Customer Service and Caring Practices:
*Applies customer service principles as well as good listening, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

C.A.R.E.S Commitments:
Demonstrates CARES Commitments:
*Collaborative
*Be Accountable
*Respect
*Engage
*Serve in all endeavors related to job responsibilities

We offer more than the standard benefits!

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As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more.

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

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Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities.

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New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living.

Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes.

New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.

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