UNM Medical Group, Inc. hiring Certified Registered Medical Assistant - School Based Health Clinic in Albuquerque, NM | LinkedIn (2024)

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for an Certified Registered Medical Assistant to join our School Based Health team.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Medical Assistant to join our School Based Health Clinic. This opportunity is a full-time day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Sign-On Bonus - $2,000Minimum $37,856 - Midpoint $41,766*

• Salary is determined based on years of total relevant experience.
• Salary is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.

This position is a 10-month (August 2024 - May 2025) 1.0 clinical FTE (5 days a week). We are looking to fill this role prior to August or as soon as possible. The UNMMG School Based Health Center (SBHC) Program provides integrated medical and behavioral health services in six of the Albuquerque Public Schools. Experience with adolescent aged children will be a plus. If you are interested in working with children and are enthusiastic, we would like to meet you and invite you to apply for our position.SummaryUnder general supervision, performs a wide variety of administrative and clinical Medical Assistant functions in a UNMMG Ambulatory Clinic including but not limited to direct service to patients either by phone or in person by conducting patient registration, verifying demographics, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance benefit/eligibility information, obtaining referral and prior authorizations with insurance carriers, performing patient check in/check out, and collecting co-pays. Collects patient data and/or medical history and performs routine Medical Assistant functions.

Minimum Job Requirements Of a Medical Assistant

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Program Graduate Certificate and
• Current Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and
• BLS certification

Please attach proof of education and licensure as indicated above.About School Based Health ClinicsThe UNM School-Based Health Center (SBHC) program is co-sponsored by the UNM Medical Group and UNM Health Sciences Center. SBHC facilitates and supports schools, families and communities in addressing the social, physical and emotional needs of students so they can reach their full potential.

SBHC connects students to a larger health care system that can serve as a medical home, offering lifelong health care. SBHC providers focus on preventive health care and educating students on healthy lifestyle choices. Our goal is to enhance healthy youth development and reduce barriers to learning.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion CommitmentWe will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

BenefitsUNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursem*nt, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees.

Apply to our Medical Assistant opportunity with UNM Medical Group, Inc. and a recruiter will contact you shortly!