Medical Assistant

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.