Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Bariatrics Medical Assistant (MA) in Albuquerque, NM. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. Your team is bigger than your department: Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute to. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. Responsibilities Performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned area. Greets patients, escorts them to exam room and perform vitals and other related MA duties. Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety. Qualifications Job Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. One year of recent experience working in a medical facility preforming Medical Assistant duties or equivalent; OR, recent graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program. AED, autoclave, BP cuffs (adult, infant, and pediatric), colposcopy, cryo unit, disposable equipment (gloves, goggles, gowns, etc), EKG machine, glycosometer, nebulizer, nitrogen cylinder, O2 cylinder, pulmonary function machine, pulse oximeter, scale (adult and infant), spirometer, stethoscope, thermometer, wheelchair, and woods lamp. Must maintain BLS certification; maintain training in venipuncture. Preferred Job Requirements: Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution