Medical Assistant - Family Practice

UNM Medical Group • Rio Rancho, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The UNM Health Grande Clinic focuses on providing the local community their non-emergency medical needs. Services Provided at the Grande Clinic includes: General Primary Care (newborn and greater) Primary Medical Care Women’s Health Annual Exams Sports Physicals Immunizations Treatment for Common Non-emergency Illness Health Promotion Disease Prevention Medication Management Diabetes Management Behavioral Health

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Medical Assistant Program Graduate Certificate
• Current Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (if applicable)
• BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient registration
• Verify demographics
• Schedule appointments
• Verify insurance benefit/eligibility information
• Obtain referral and prior authorizations with insurance carriers
• Perform patient check in/check out
• Collect co-pays
• Collect patient data and/or medical history
• Perform routine Medical Assistant functions

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• 403b retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED