Patient Care Assistant I: Front Office & Clinical Support

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Medical Assistant to greet patients, handle registration, and schedule tests within a busy Santa Fe clinic. You will support clinicians by documenting in the EMR, relaying test results, and coordinating follow-up care.

Under supervision, you’ll perform vital signs, collect patient history, and conduct point‑of‑care testing with quality control in place. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and enrollment in or completion of a healthcare-related program; BLS

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred
• Strong communication with patients and providers
• Attention to accuracy in data entry and scheduling

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and handle front office tasks professionally
• Register patients, verify demographics, insurance, and financial information
• Schedule appointments, tests, and referrals per clinic protocols
• Document interactions and test results in the EMR accurately
• Assist with patient care activities and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Obtain and record vital signs under supervision and ensure quality control

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare-related program enrollment

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Medical Assistant to greet patients, handle registration, and schedule tests within a busy Santa Fe clinic. You will support clinicians by documenting in the EMR, relaying test results, and coordinating follow-up care.

Under supervision, you’ll perform vital signs, collect patient history, and conduct point‑of‑care testing with quality control in place. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and enrollment in or completion of a healthcare-related program; BLS