Medical Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Discounted event tickets

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) in an outpatient clinic setting. Duties include patient triage, registration, administrative tasks, and assisting with direct patient care according to clinical protocols.

SHAC provides a comprehensive health service to UNM students and offers benefits such as tuition remission and employee wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Medical Assistant certificate or currently enrolled in a medical, nursing or pharmacy program or at least 1 year of experience in a medical field.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial patient triage and registration.
• Provide administrative services in an outpatient setting.
• Assist with direct patient care under supervision.
• Perform specialized medical procedures of a routine nature per established clinical protocols.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant certificate or enrollment in program

Job description

Medical Assistant

The University of New Mexico Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is seeking applicants for a Medical Assistant. Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of medical and clinical support functions in an outpatient clinical setting, such as: providing initial patient triage, registration, administrative services, assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature as determined by established clinical protocols.

Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is a comprehensive health service available to all currently enrolled UNM students. SHAC is located north of Johnson Center and across from the Student Union Building. It is open Monday through Friday and is closed on all UNM holidays. Services include medical appointments (scheduled and same day), pharmacy, women's and men's health, allergy and immunization, medical specialty clinics, physical therapy, lab and x‑ray, travel health clinic and counseling services, as well as health education, prevention, and promotion.

As an employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package, resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work‑life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more.

Conditions of Employment

• CPR Certified.
• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through a declination form or may provide a record of vaccination from a previous employer.
• A pre‑employment background investigation may be required.
• Successful candidate must submit to a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; Medical Assistant certificate or currently enrolled in a medical, nursing or pharmacy program or at least 1 year of experience in a medical field.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification Preferred
• 1‑2 Years' Experience as an MA Preferred

Benefits

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions.

Background Check

Background check required: Yes. The check may include a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran Preference

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program.