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What Is A Medical Assistant Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

University of New Mexico

Medical Assistant

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

... is seeking an experienced, adaptable, and highly organized Medical Assistant to support a growing interdisciplinary outpatient clinic serving individuals with intellectual and developmental ...

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How much do what is a medical assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for what is a medical assistant in Rio Rancho, NM is $18.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $20.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between What Is A Medical Assistant vs Medical Secretary?

AspectMedical AssistantMedical Secretary
CredentialsCertified or registered with training in clinical and administrative tasksTypically no clinical certification; focuses on administrative skills
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, outpatient care facilitiesMedical offices, hospitals, healthcare administrative departments
Job DutiesClinical tasks (taking vital signs, assisting with exams), administrative dutiesScheduling appointments, managing patient records, billing

Medical assistants and medical secretaries both work in healthcare settings, but medical assistants perform clinical tasks alongside administrative duties, while medical secretaries focus primarily on administrative support. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What do medical assistants actually do?

Medical assistants perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with procedures. They also handle administrative duties like scheduling appointments, updating patient records, and managing billing, often working in outpatient clinics or physicians' offices under the supervision of healthcare providers.
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Infographic showing various What Is A Medical Assistant job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,148 per year, or $18.8 per hour.

Medical Assistant

Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$18.82 - $20.23/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Since 1985, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless has dedicated its mission exclusively to providing services to people experiencing homelessness. AHCH provides a distinctive continuum of integrated care through outreach and site-based services to address the health-related causes and consequences of homelessness. Our vision is to live in a world that is just and without homelessness. We believe that homelessness is an issue that can be solved through access to quality health care, adequate and affordable housing, and a living wage.


Do you have a passion for client care? We may be the right fit for you! We are currently looking for an upbeat medical assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate would be a team player and have previous experience in an underserved population.
Compassion for and an understanding of the wide variety of issues for those experiencing homelessness is a must. 


Our MA team works in rotating schedules doing Outreach work in the field, in the Clinic, and on designated Administrative shifts. We work from a harm reduction model and believe in meeting people where they are at. We view client care holistically and connect clients to various resources within our organization and without.
Our team is very passionate about public health and our population. If this sounds like you, please apply!


We comply with all OSHA and CDC guidelines regarding PPE and have various procedures in place to safeguard employees.


This is a full-time, non-exempt position. 


We are currently hiring for two AHCH locations:


We have one MA position available in the AHCH clinic, which is located at 1217 1st St NW. Hours align with the regular campus schedule, 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday. The only exception to these hours is a required once a month Friday night medical and harm reduction team outreach from 2-6pm.


AHCH is also hiring a Medical Assistant for the 24/7 Gateway Medical Respite Center 5400 Gibson SE. This is a co-location role (most of the time at respite, meetings and limit shifts at the clinic downtown) This position may require some nights and weekends as needed.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Room patients, take basic medical history and vital signs,
  • Assist providers in various procedures
  • Perform wound care, injections/immunization, and lab procedures- blood draws, specimen preparation and handling
  • Prepare and stock examination rooms
  • Participate in medical outreaches in the Bernalillo County service area



Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to thrive in a complex healthcare setting
  • Working knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and anatomy
  • Experience documenting services in an electronic health record
  • Completion of a Medical Assistant program
  • Experience as a Medical Assistant

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience as a Medical Assistant
  • Previous experience with outreach/street medicine
  • Experience with under-served populations, those with serious mental illness/chronic mental illness, and/or substance use disorder
  • Previous experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center
  • Bilingual Spanish/English


All benefits begin the month after hire:


  • Low cost medical, vision, and dental insurance with health club membership
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment fully paid for by organization
  • Long Term Disability fully paid for by organization
  • Paid Time Off - 24 days in first year of employment
  • Catastrophic Sick Time accrual
  • 7 Paid holidays
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401k with employer match
  • Student loan forgiveness eligible 



We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.


This organization participates in E-Verify.