Certified Medical Assistant - Lead

JOB CATEGORY: PRIMARY CARE / COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER / MEDICAL ASSISTANT / CMA

POSITION SUMMARY: This position functions as a member of the patient care team performing medical assisting duties. Performs additional lead duties as assigned by management. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Lead approaches his/her tasks in a team-based fashion that supports patients and their families in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change. With the primary care team, ensures continuity and coordination of care in a primary care medical home.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program; OR successful completion of the internal PMS Medical Assistant II training and assessment program; OR one year experience as a Medical Assistant.
• Minimum one year experience as a PMS Certified Medical Assistant.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing aide duties preferred.
• Must be deemed competent in phlebotomy at time of hire.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment a national certification/registration which enables participation in Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These may include one of the following certifications/registrations:

1. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
2. Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or American Allied Health (AAH);
3. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA); or
4. National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
5. Certified Clinical and Administrative Medical Assistant (MA1) from MedCA; or
6. California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA) – a nationally-recognized certification; or
7. Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) from the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire date. Certification must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certification current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

• According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, “Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements,” this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee’s PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH.
• Must pass skills competency assessments within 90 days of hire and as required throughout employment.

ABOUT PMS 

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico. 
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. 
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico. 
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state. 
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.  

WHY PMS? 

• Mission-driven organization 
• Competitive salaries 
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO 
• Medical, dental & vision insurance  
• Free Life & LTD coverage 
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution 
• Employee recognition and engagement activities 
• Robust training program 
• Tuition Reimbursement 

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability