Compassionate Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Admin

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is hiring for a front-line medical office/clinical support role. You will assist with patient examinations, take vital signs when needed, manage appointments, verify insurance authorizations, and prepare medical records.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, HIPAA compliance, and professional interaction with patients. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and approximately one year of medical office experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of medical office experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in examination, treatment, and care of patients.
• Answer phones, make appointments, obtain insurance authorizations, and prepare medical records.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and HIPAA compliance.
• Document incidents and ensure patient information and records are complete.
• Transport patients as needed and perform administrative duties (filing, faxing, scheduling).

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is hiring for a front-line medical office/clinical support role. You will assist with patient examinations, take vital signs when needed, manage appointments, verify insurance authorizations, and prepare medical records.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, HIPAA compliance, and professional interaction with patients. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and approximately one year of medical office experience.