Residency Medical Assistant

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501c3, our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. El Centro Family Health Residency Program is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant dedicated to serving the needs of our community.

An ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and fluent skills of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

The Residency Medical Assistant (MA) is familiar with medical terminology, the names of instruments, how to interact with patients and provides patient care and other related clinical, laboratory, technical and other support to Resident Physicians and Attendings following El Centro Family Health Care Policy and Procedures. Will prepare patients for resident physician visits, assist with visits as needed. Interact with Residents and Attendings as part of the care team providing input to care plans when appropriate. Will provide continuity of care to Resident's patients by monitoring encounters, lab, and refill request queues, referral management, especially when the Residents are not in clinic. Assist with record obtainment and documentation regarding value-based care and UDS measures. May organize and participate in simulations at ECFH sites. May be required to travel to perform work assignments at any ECFH Medical Clinic. The Lead MA will mentor the Residency Medical Assistant.

Minimum requirements

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required.

CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Medical Assistant (preferred)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS)

(Obtained within 3 months of hire).

EXPERIENCE: None.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: TST Screening, HepB vaccine for waiver, Background Check, Current Driver's License and Proof of Automobile Insurance (if using a vehicle owned by El Centro Family Health).

Benefits

• 401 k Retirement
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)