Certified Medical Assistant - Multi-Site

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus

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

This position requires travel to Santa Fe Family Health Center, Pecos Valley Medical Center, and Ortiz Mountain Medical Center. 

POSITION SUMMARY: This position functions as a member of the patient care team performing medical assisting duties. The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) 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.
• 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.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must provide a current motor vehicle record.
• Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position.
• Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.  
• May be required to complete transportation related trainings. 

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.
• Current employees may be eligible for pre-approved sign-on bonuses.

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