Medical Assistant - Truman Health Services

UNM Medical Group • Albuquerque, NM

18h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Summary: 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. We are thrilled to announce our recruitment for a Non-Medical Case Manager to join our highly experienced case management team. We are seeking an experienced individual to provide intense case management services to our clients who receive primary care at our clinic. Core services provided by candidate may include coordination of case with a multidisciplinary team to ensure treatment compliance and evaluating/anticipating ancillary, wrap-around and support services. The chosen candidate must be focused, able to handle multiple activities at once, have excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional computer skills and be very detail oriented. UNM Medical Group, Inc. welcomes people with lived experience to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and Medical Assistant Program Graduate Certificate
• 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
• The chosen candidate must be focused, able to handle multiple activities at once, have excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional computer skills and be very detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced providing medical case management services to medically and socially complex populations.
• Experienced providing social support services to people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Experienced working with the LGBTQ+ community.
• Experienced working in a community based multi-disciplinary setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Coordination of case with a multidisciplinary team to ensure treatment compliance and evaluating/anticipating ancillary, wrap-around and support services.

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.

What This Job Offers

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