CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT $3,000 Sign-on Bonus

$1000 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

JOB CATEGORY: PRIMARY CARE / MEDICAL / VARIOUS

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.

• Ability to speak Spanish or Navajo desired.

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:

• 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.

• If assigned to the Checkerboard Area Health System, this position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment Criminal Records Check.

• Must pass skills competency assessments within 90 days of hire and as required throughout employment.

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

• Current employees may be eligible for pre-approved sign-on bonuses.