Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Front Desk

CHRISTUS Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Full Time Medical Office Support staff member to assist in patient examinations, scheduling, and administrative duties. The role involves obtaining records, patient intake, and ensuring accurate medical records prior to visits.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of medical office experience preferred, and BLS certification. Work hours are 8AM–5PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Obtains patients’ records as pertinent to the visit.
• Performs intake to include vital signs, blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, temperature, and respiration, and completed patient history information.
• Performs POCT procedures as trained and instructed.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms and instrumentation; disposes of contaminated items per clinic, Infection Control, and OSHA.
• Documents all incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures all patient information is scanned accurately and the medical record is complete with reports signed by physician prior to visit.
• Demonstrates competence to meet age-specific and developmental needs of patients.
• Utilizes AIDET guidelines at all times.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance standards.
• Transports patients as needed within the hospital.
• Performs administrative duties including filing, faxing, copying, scheduling appointments, and insurance verification.
• Travels to various clinical locations as necessary to meet patient needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Full Time Medical Office Support staff member to assist in patient examinations, scheduling, and administrative duties. The role involves obtaining records, patient intake, and ensuring accurate medical records prior to visits.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of medical office experience preferred, and BLS certification. Work hours are 8AM–5PM, Monday through Friday.