Patient Care Assistant I: Front Desk & Clinical Support

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a professional to provide front office and clinical support within a busy clinic. The role includes greeting patients, registering them, scheduling appointments, and coordinating tests and referrals.

You will document patient interactions in the EMR and assist with patient care under supervision. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and enrollment in a healthcare-related program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a healthcare-related program (e.g., Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, EMT).
• Prior customer service or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in person and by phone in a professional, courteous manner.
• Register patients and verify demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Schedule appointments, tests, and referrals following clinic protocols.
• Document interactions and test results in the EMR.
• Obtain vital signs and collect patient history under supervision.
• Perform point‑of‑care testing under supervision and ensure quality control.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare-related program enrollment/completion

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a professional to provide front office and clinical support within a busy clinic. The role includes greeting patients, registering them, scheduling appointments, and coordinating tests and referrals.

You will document patient interactions in the EMR and assist with patient care under supervision. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and enrollment in a healthcare-related program.