Medical Support Assistant/Medical Assistant - Family Health Center Job at Prairie Band, LLC, Albuquerque, NM

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  • Prairie Band, LLC
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description


Description:

Looking for a fulfilling opportunity to apply your Medical Assistant skills? We are actively seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team in Albuquerque, NM. This is a long-term, temporary contract position at the Albuquerque Indian Health Center, offering the added benefits of paid time off and medical coverage. You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care across a diverse patient population, including geriatrics, family medicine, and pediatrics, within a dynamic Family Clinic/Medical office setting. We're looking for a professional with excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a Family Clinic environment. Join us and contribute to making a significant difference at our Albuquerque Indian Health Center, an IHS facility.

  • 8-hour shifts
  • Monday thru Friday
  • No weekends, Paid Holidays
  • Benefits offered
  • BLS required
  • Medical Assistant Certification is helpful
  • Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or Equivalent work experience required
  • 2-3 years of experience in a Medical Office, Urgent Care, or Outpatient Clinic preferred
  • Phlebotomy experience helpful
  • IHS facility
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Full-time, Long-Term Contract

Responsibilities

  • Assist healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and proper equipment availability.
  • Obtain patient medical histories and vital signs accurately.
  • Administer basic life support as needed and assist with X-ray procedures.
  • Document patient information in electronic health records (EHR) with attention to medical terminology.
  • Support inpatient care by coordinating with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
  • Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

  • Proficient knowledge of medical terminology relevant to various specialties including geriatrics and dermatology.
  • Strong understanding of patient care principles in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • Ability to perform basic life support techniques effectively.
  • Experience or familiarity with hospital medicine practices is preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients and healthcare team members.
  • Capability to operate medical equipment such as X-ray machines safely.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.

Tribal Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2- 4(8).

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Requirements:
  • Medical Assistant Diploma / Certification preferred
  • National or State Medical Assistant certification preferred
  • Experience as a Medical Assistant
  • experience in a medical office
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Immunization Records will be required if hired
  • Must be willing and able to pass Federal Security Clearance

We would love to talk to you today about joining our team as a Medical Assistant where you can make a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being while advancing your career in the healthcare field.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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