Presbyterian Medical Services·Tucumcari, New Mexico
The Certified Medical Assistant functions as a member of the patient care team to provide medical assisting duties and support patient self-management. They ensure continuity and coordination of care within the primary care medical home model.
Job category: Primary care / Community health center / Medical assistant / Cma
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. Some locations may require regular driving. For additional details and core functions related to this position, please refer to Clinical Affairs Policy 900.042, Medical Assistant Functions and 2001.016, Health Center Drug Dispensing & Administration.
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and have completed an accredited medical assisting program or possess one year of relevant experience. A national certification enabling participation in CPOE and competency in phlebotomy are required at the time of hire.
Market context
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