Clinical Medical Assistant - Las Cruces 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Las Cruces, NM 88011

Anticipated Closing Date:

01/31/2025

Position:

Medical Assistant Reports to:

Health Center Manager Position Hourly Pay:

$21.75 per hour If you have an active medical assistant certification (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA): $23.08 per hour Hourly, Non-Exempt. Benefits Eligible This is the job for you if you are excited to be in the medical field and are looking to learn medical skills including blood draws and collecting and processing lab samples. You have a high school degree, GED or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, and want to provide excellent patient care to all no matter what. Spanish-speaking candidates preferred, but not required. Paid Medical Assistant Training, No Experience Necessary! Benefits Eligible Our training provides a pathway to becoming a Certified Medical Assistant, which can save you thousands in tuition and fees!

Schedule:

Full Time, ~ 37.5 hours per week, Benefits Eligible Monday - Friday 9:15am - 5:15pm

The Objective:

To support the health care team in providing quality reproductive health care, including abortion services.

Success:

You will know you are successful when the provider is supported in providing quality care in compliance with regulations and key performance indicators, and the patient is provided an exceptional patient care experience.

Snapshot:

You will spend much of your day on your feet and on the move. You will support the clinician in providing care through direct patient contact such as vitals, phlebotomy, and equipment sterilization, etc. You will be required to operate in a highly regulated medical and laboratory environment, keeping strict confidentiality, infection control, and medical protocols. You will lift boxes and unpack supplies. You will work with vulnerable patient populations.

Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have reliable transportation. Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CCMA, CMA, NCMA, or RMA), or must obtain Medical Assistant certification within 15 months of hire. Must complete PPRM Ultrasound training within nine months of hire (except NM.) Must obtain and maintain BLS certification within six weeks of hire. Key Approaches to the

Work:

Get-Stuff-Done orientation Skilled Communicator Strong attention to detail

Equity and Inclusion Champion Primary Areas of Responsibility/Essential Functions:

Under the supervision and delegation of the ordering provider, you will support the provider in a culturally competent and destigmatizing patient-centered manner in compliance with all regulations, including but not limited to PPRM's Medical Standards & Guidelines, pharmacy, HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA regulations.

Clinical:

Perform vital signs and collect patient information such as patient allergies, medication list, etc. Collect patient specimens such as blood and urine for appropriate tests. Perform basic point of care lab tests such as pregnancy tests, including select delegated CLIA waived tests and related controls. Accurately document collected information and test results in the medical record. Perform venipuncture and injections with training and competency validation. Perform basic dating ultrasound following training and competency validation. Dispense medications and supplies. Sanitize exam rooms and medical equipment including use of autoclave and ultrasound-cleaning equipment. Assist the provider in clinical procedures such as abortion, IUD placement, cervical cancer screening, etc. Act as a chaperone during patient exams or procedures, as needed. Escort patients throughout the health center and upon discharge.

Operations:

You will assist with the upkeep of the health center operations in a variety of ways to facilitate all aspects of patient care, maintaining an organized and effective worksite, and jump in to support the team. Act as a mandatory reporter per state and regulatory requirements. Support patient follow-up which may include contacting patients by telephone, or electronic communications. Assist with monitoring and ordering supplies to maintain accurate inventory of medications and materials required to ensure Health Center operations. Assist with routine health center upkeep and cleaning, including stocking exam rooms with necessary supplies. Contribute to research such as introducing opportunities for studies as patients check in, while rooming patients, etc. Execute side tasks including but not limited to Birth Control by Mail, records release, special fund tracking, etc.

Abortion Care :

We all work in abortion care, whether it is referrals, information, education, counseling, performing, scheduling, etc. In this role, you will provide direct care and services for patients who have or may be seeking abortion care with PPRM.

Benefits at PPRM include:

A predictable schedule and dedicated individualized paid training 401K/Safe Harbor Contributions (We contribute 3% of your pay to your 401K after 1 yr even if you don't) Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage Employee Loan Program Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership PPRM Internal Benefits Program Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave PTO and Sick Time Float Holidays (You pick your holidays) Bereavement Leave And More!

COVID-19

Protocol:

Vaccination against

COVID-19

will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Flu Protocol:

All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 - April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date. Background Check Required Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About Us:

Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission. Learn More Education Required High School or better