Medical Assistant - req# 30855

StudentHealth and Counseling (SHAC) is a comprehensive healthservice available to all currently enrolled UNM students. SHAC is located Northof Johnson Center and across from the Student Union Building. It is open Mondaythrough Friday and is closed on all UNM holidays. Services include medicalappointments (scheduled and same day), pharmacy, women's and men's health,allergy and immunization, medical specialty clinics, physical therapy, lab andx-ray, travel health clinic and counseling services, as well as healtheducation, prevention, and promotion.

TheUniversity of New Mexico Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) is seekingapplicants for a Medical Assistant.

Under general supervision, the Medical Assistant performs a wide variety ofmedical and clinical support functions in an outpatient clinical setting, suchas: providing initial patient triage, registration, administrative services,assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical proceduresof a routine nature as determined by established clinical protocols.

Asan employee of UNM, being a Lobo means access to a robust benefits package,access to resources and perks from discounted event tickets to tuitionremission. We foster a Work + Life balance through our employee wellnessprograms, paid parental leave and more.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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.

• Medical Assistant Certification Preferred
• 1-2 Years Experience as an MA Preferred

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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.