Patient Care Assistant I — Front Office & Clinical Support

CHRISTUS Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide front office and clinical support in a dynamic clinic environment. Duties include greeting patients, registering and scheduling, and coordinating communications between patients and providers.

Under supervision, the successful candidate will perform vital signs, collect patient history, document in EMR, relay test results, and assist with point-of-care testing while maintaining quality control standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or two years of relevant work experience.
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a healthcare-related program (e.g., Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, EMT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; MA certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in person and by phone in a professional, courteous manner.
• Register patients by collecting and verifying demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Schedule appointments, tests, and referrals per clinic protocols.
• Coordinate and communicate patient messages to providers for timely follow-up.
• Document patient interactions and care activities in the EMR accurately.
• Assist with patient care activities, including vital signs and point-of-care testing under supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Clinical workflows

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare-related program enrollment

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide front office and clinical support in a dynamic clinic environment. Duties include greeting patients, registering and scheduling, and coordinating communications between patients and providers.

Under supervision, the successful candidate will perform vital signs, collect patient history, document in EMR, relay test results, and assist with point-of-care testing while maintaining quality control standards.