Patient Care Specialist — Entry Level

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in New Mexico is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front office and clinical activities, including patient greeting, registration, scheduling, and EMR documentation. Under supervision, you will perform vital signs, collect history, and assist with point-of-care testing while ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, enrollment in a healthcare program, BLS certification, and commitment to patient care in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a professional, courteous manner and support front desk tasks.
• Register patients by collecting and verifying demographic, insurance, and financial information.
• Schedule appointments, tests, and referrals per clinic protocols.
• Document patient interactions and test results in the EMR.
• Obtain and record vital signs and collect patient history as needed.
• Assist with point-of-care testing under supervision and maintain quality control.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Healthcare-related program enrollment

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in New Mexico is seeking a Medical Assistant to support front office and clinical activities, including patient greeting, registration, scheduling, and EMR documentation. Under supervision, you will perform vital signs, collect history, and assist with point-of-care testing while ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, enrollment in a healthcare program, BLS certification, and commitment to patient care in a