Medical Assistant

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Medical Assistant providing direct patient care in outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include patient preparation, medication administration, and support for clerical functions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRio Rancho • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medical assistant procedures, including medication administration, laboratory specimen collection, and patient education, while adhering to aseptic techniques and emergency response protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Assistant ExperienceBLS CertificationMedication AdministrationLaboratory Specimen CollectionAseptic Technique

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Hard Skills

Patient PreparationSuture RemovalDressing ChangesImmunization AdministrationBasic Patient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationMedical Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ProviderEmergency Response TrainingCompetency AssessmentMA Scope of WorkAccredited School

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Prepares patient for rooming and exam
Prepares and administers medications and immunizations
Suture/Staple removal and dressing changes
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens
Provides basic education to patients
Sets up aseptic and sterile procedures
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Six months of MA experience or successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program from an accredited school required
Successful completion of Presbyterian MA Advanced Skills Training within 90 days of hire
BLS (AHA, Red Cross or ASHI Healthcare Provider) required
Maintains current certifications in required emergency response training (i.e. BLS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system