MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBaca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a vital support role within the Family Practice Clinic, bridging the gap between administrative efficiency and direct patient care. As a Medical Assistant, you will operate in a dynamic environment serving a diverse patient population ranging from neonates to geriatric adults. The role is designed to ensure seamless clinic operations while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and clinical support.
You will be responsible for a blend of front and back-office duties, including collecting patient data, obtaining medical histories, and coordinating appointments. On the clinical side, you will assist providers with treatment procedures, prepare sterile fields, and perform routine non-invasive tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, and urine dipsticks. Depending on your certification and training, you may also perform invasive procedures like phlebotomy, catheterization, and medication administration.
Patient safety is a core pillar of this position. You are expected to proactively identify environmental risks, report potential errors or near misses, and encourage patients to actively participate in their own care. The role also involves maintaining a sanitary work area, managing inventory, and handling basic cashiering duties to ensure the clinic runs smoothly.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for an interview will be guided through a standard hiring workflow. Please note that specific details regarding the interview stages and timeline will be communicated directly by the hiring team upon application review.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applicants with bilingual skills in English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo to apply, as these skills are highly valued in our community.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Baca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCollect patient data, obtain medical history, and perform initial screening including vital signs
- check_circlePromote patient safety by encouraging patients to actively participate in their own care
- check_circlePerform basic cashiering duties, collect payments, and balance the cash register
- check_circlePerform routine non-invasive and invasive procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and catheterization
- check_circleIdentify and report patient safety concerns, medical errors, and environmental hazards
- check_circleSchedule appointments, answer phone calls, and enter or verify patient data in computer systems
- check_circleAssist providers with treatment procedures, set up sterile fields, and chaperone patients
- check_circleAdminister medications via various routes and document clinical findings accurately
- check_circleMaintain a sanitary work area, order supplies, and ensure equipment is stocked and functional
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School or GED Equivalent
- verifiedMA accred pgm graduate or 2 yrs MA experience on DD Form 214
- verifiedUNMH MA Safe Med Admin Course Completion w/in 90 Days
- verifiedCPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
- verifiedCMA or CCMA or NCMA or RMA
Nice to Have
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo; 1 year directly related experience
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Phlebotomy, Ear Irrigation, Catheterization, Ekg, Bilingual, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa.
Education: High School or GED Equivalent required; Graduate of MA accredited program or 2 years MA experience required.
Frequently asked questions about MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital
What does a MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital do?expand_more
A MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital is responsible for the following: Collect patient data, obtain medical history, and perform initial screening including vital signs; Promote patient safety by encouraging patients to actively participate in their own care; Perform basic cashiering duties, collect payments, and balance the cash register; and Perform routine non-invasive and invasive procedures such as phlebotomy, EKGs, and catheterization.
What are the requirements for this MEDICAL ASSISTANT role?expand_more
To qualify for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital position, applicants should have: High School or GED Equivalent; MA accred pgm graduate or 2 yrs MA experience on DD Form 214; UNMH MA Safe Med Admin Course Completion w/in 90 Days; CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days; and CMA or CCMA or NCMA or RMA.
Where is the MEDICAL ASSISTANT role at UNM Hospital located?expand_more
MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital is based in Baca Boys Cafe, 102, 4th Street Northwest, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this MEDICAL ASSISTANT job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
UNM Hospital has listed this MEDICAL ASSISTANT role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this MEDICAL ASSISTANT role?expand_more
Candidates for MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital should have entry level.
What skills do you need for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT role at UNM Hospital?expand_more
Key skills for MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital include Phlebotomy; Ear Irrigation; Catheterization; Ekg; Bilingual; Spanish; Keres; and Tewa.
What education is required for MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School or GED Equivalent required; and Graduate of MA accredited program or 2 years MA experience required.
What category does the MEDICAL ASSISTANT role belong to?expand_more
MEDICAL ASSISTANT at UNM Hospital is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.