Medical Assistant / MA Pulmonary

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Pulmonary Medical Assistant (MA) in Albuquerque, NM.

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Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• 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.

• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

• Proficiency with AED, autoclave, BP cuffs (adult, infant, and pediatric), colposcopy, cryo unit, disposable equipment (gloves, goggles, gowns, etc), EKG machine, glycosometer, nebulizer, nitrogen cylinder, O2 cylinder, pulmonary function machine, pulse oximeter, scale (adult and infant), spirometer, stethoscope, thermometer, wheelchair, and woods lamp.

• Proficiency with Computer and printer, fax machine, telephone system, time clock, and copy machine.

• Proficiency with MISYS, E-Prescribe, and PMS.

• Must be a registered or nationally certified Medical Assistant or ability to obtain certification within 60 days of hire. Credentials held by Medical Assistant must require a re-certification process on a regular basis.

• Must maintain BLS certification; and, if required, maintain training in venipuncture.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution

• Crossed trained in other clinical specialties: Ob/Gyn, Neurology, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Family Practice, and Internal Medicine.