Patient Care Assistant I - St Vincent Specialty Pulmonary

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Per Diem Medical Assistant to greet patients, register and schedule, and support clinical staff. Under supervision, you will perform vital signs, document in the EMR, relay test results, and coordinate follow-up services.

The role emphasizes quality control, patient communication, and adherence to safety standards in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, or two years of relevant work experience beyond minimum qualification.
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a healthcare-related program (e.g., Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician).
• Prior customer service or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in person and via telephone 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 relay patient messages to providers for timely follow-up.
• Document patient interactions and test results in the EMR accurately.
• Assist with patient care activities and support the clinical team.
• Obtain and record vital signs according to clinical guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical and administrative environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare-related program enrollment

Two years of relevant work experience

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary:

Participates in structured education and training programs, including clinical skills labs, instructor-led and self-paced learning, and required online modules. Provides front office and clinical support by greeting patients, managing registration and scheduling, and facilitating communication between patients and providers. Assists with patient care activities, including documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR), relaying test results, and coordinating follow-up services. Upon successful completion of competencies and under supervision, performs vital signs, collects patient history, and conducts point-of-care testing while maintaining quality control standards.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Participates in required education, training programs, and competency validation activities to support clinical and operational readiness.
• Greets patients in person and via telephone in a professional, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Registers patients accurately by collecting and verifying demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Schedules appointments, follow-up visits, diagnostic tests, and referrals in accordance with clinic protocols.
• Coordinates and communicates patient messages between patients and providers, ensuring timely follow-up.
• Documents patient interactions, test results, and care activities accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assists patients, nurses, providers, and care team members in delivering patient care within the clinic setting.
• Obtains and records vital signs in accordance with established clinical guidelines and procedures.
• Collects and documents patient history related to the chief complaint to support provider evaluation.
• Performs point-of-care testing under supervision and in accordance with established protocols.
• Ensures proper quality control, documentation, and compliance for all point-of-care testing performed.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe clinical and administrative environment in accordance with regulatory standards.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required, or
• In lieu of a High School Diploma or GED, two (2) years of relevant work experience above the minimum qualification
• Enrollment in or recent completion of a healthcare-related program (e.g., Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician)

Experience

• Prior customer service or healthcare experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of clinical workflows and patient care environments preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
• Must obtain certification as a Medical Assistant within one (1) year of hire

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed