Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Requisition ID

req36935

Working Title

Medical Assistant

Position Grade

08

Position Summary

The Section for Child Safety and Well-Being is recruiting a full-time Medical Assistant to provide direct, professional care for children and adolescents with concerns for child maltreatment, including sexual abuse and sexual assault. The Section for Child Safety and Well-Being is housed in the Department of Pediatrics and is located in downtown Albuquerque. Specific details of the job duties and responsibilities are:

• The Medical Assistant prepares necessary equipment and assists the physician during examinations and treatments;
• Performs medical assistant evaluations of new and existing patients;
• Administers prescribed medications;
• Applies sterile dressings;
• Performs phlebotomy;
• Performs care coordination activities including patient scheduling and follow-up;
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• CPR Certified.
• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• A pre-employment background investigation may be required.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; Medical Assistant certificate or currently enrolled in a medical, nursing or pharmacy program or at least 1 year of experience in a medical field.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical evaluation of children
• Experience in medical evaluation of persons who have experienced abuse or assault
• Experience with Pediatric and adolescent gynecological issues, including STD’s and family planning services
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Ability to draw peripheral blood
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, including but not limited to CYFD and/or Law Enforcement Agencies
• Knowledge of clinical facilities, instruments, and equipment
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids
• Experience in preparing and maintaining patient medical records.

Additional Requirements

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Pediatrics Child Abuse Services (997K1)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

6/30/2027

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $18.09 - $23.27

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

6/19/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application will consist of current resume, cover letter and reference. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be professional references, preferably supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.