Medical Assistant — School-Based Health Clinic

Job overview

Compensation is $38,958–$47,819 per year. The Medical Assistant — School-Based Health Clinic is an onsite, full-time day position in Albuquerque, NM, for a 10-month term from August 2026 through May 2027. in the structural pay fields; the posting states a minimum salary of $38,958 and a midpoint of $47,819, determined by relevant experience. UNM’s School-Based Health Center program provides integrated medical and behavioral health services in Albuquerque Public Schools. The assistant supports clinic operations and student access to care by managing registration, appointments, insurance processes, check-in and check-out, and collection of patient information. The program aims to address students’ social, physical, and emotional needs and reduce barriers to learning.

What you'll do

• Register patients, verify demographics, and schedule appointments
• verify insurance benefits, obtain referrals, and handle prior authorizations
• check patients in and out, collect co-pays, and gather patient data and medical history.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

school-based health clinic

unm medical group

albuquerque nm

full-time

day shift

10-month position

student health

patient registration

appointment scheduling

insurance verification

prior authorizations

bls certification

$38,958–$47,819/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan for eligible employees
• $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Why this role

10-month, 1.0 clinical FTE position; the program serves six Albuquerque Public Schools.

About the employer

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.