Medical Assistant-Truman Health Services

Medical Assistant Opportunity

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for a Medical Assistant to join our Truman Health Services team. This opportunity is a full-time day shift opening located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sign-On Bonus - $2,000 Minimum $38,958 - Midpoint $47,819* 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.

Summary:

• Provides direct service to patients in a UNMMG Ambulatory Clinic, including registration, demographic verification, and appointment scheduling.
• Handles insurance-related tasks such as verifying benefits, obtaining referrals, and managing prior authorizations.
• Conducts patient check-in/check-out, collects co-pays, and gathers patient data and medical history.

Minimum Job Requirements of a Medical Assistant:

1. High school diploma or GED and Medical Assistant Program Graduate Certificate and If applicable; current Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) BLS certification

Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire. Please attach proof of education and licensure as indicated above

Under 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.

About Truman Health Services:

• Compassionate & Evidence-Based Treatments: Join an interdisciplinary team that provides patient centered medical care for HIV and gender-affirming primary care. We also provide consult services for Hep-C and PrEP and strive to ensure the highest standards in health care.
• Holistic & Integrated Approach: Be part of an organization that takes a comprehensive approach, addressing patients' medical, social, and mental health needs with a commitment to their overall well-being.
• Inclusive & Impactful: With locations in both Albuquerque and Roswell, NM, contribute to a dynamic, LGBTQIA+ affirming environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of New Mexicans.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, license and certification reimbursement program for eligible employees, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.