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General Patient Care Job In Santa Fe, New Mexico

Patient Care Assistant (MA, EMT) Family Medicine/ Full-Time

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Company: CHRISTUS Health Profession/Specialty: General Patient Care Location: 455 St Michaels Drive
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Type of Facility: Hospital
Job Description
Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for greeting patients on the phone and in the clinic in a warm friendly tone.  Registration and interviewing of patients to obtain accurate demographic and financial information while scheduling appointment.  Other responsibilities may include returning messages, scheduling follow up tests, referrals and prior authorizations.  Assists patients, nurses and providers in patient care in the clinic setting.  Performs vital signs, and obtains history of chief complaint for visit. Performs various Point of Care Testing and documents assuring quality control for each test completed. 



Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  High School Graduation or GED required. Successful completion of a nursing assistant, EMT, or medical assistant program of study. Two (2) years of employment at a licensed medical facility in the role of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant may be applied in lieu of program of study

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  BLS issued through American Heart Association required.  Will be expected to obtain certification as a medical assistant within one (1) year of hire.

SKILLS:

  • Outstanding Service Excellence skills to guarantee quality patient care and patient satisfaction
  • Knowledge and skills to obtain vital signs and PHI
  • Strong organizational skills; excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others; ability to work independently
  • Asserts initiative on performance improvement opportunities
  • Ability to navigate through computer software by use of a mouse, keyboard or stylus and windows based software.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year medical experience that includes direct patient contact, preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:  Clinic Manager

ENVIRONMENT: Requires knowledge of general safety standards to limit exposure to infectious disease.  Daily contact with infectious diseases and body fluids.

- Bloodborne pathogens: C

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Bending, stooping, and lifting up to 35 lbs, reaching above head and below knee level. Utilization of proper body mechanics. Long periods of sitting at times.  Keyboard usage with sound ergonomic principles.  Must be flexible in work schedule.

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.

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