The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology & Oncology is seeking a well-qualified Medical Assistant to join our team. The UNM Pediatric Hematology Oncology Program provides first class care to New Mexico’s children with cancer, bleeding diseases, or other blood disorders. This position compliments a diverse team of healthcare providers, which include physicians, nurses, social workers, health educators, and administrative staff. The Medical Assistant will spend time both in the Oncology Program and the Ted R. Montoya HTC. They will be responsible for the following: assisting in obtaining medication prior authorizations from insurance companies, ordering scheduled labs &/or diagnostic tests, preparing charts for clinic, assisting in providing education in clinic, coordinating the flow of both the adult and pediatric clinic, and post clinic follow up. They will provide support for the nursing staff, which includes recording patient labs from UNMH and outside facilities, collecting data for research, and preparing medical records/files for clinic. The preferred candidate must be organized, detail oriented, work well both independently and as a team, flexible, able to communicate effectively, and coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining patient confidentiality. Working in such a fast-paced division will require focus, follow-up, and a good sense of humor.

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.

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.