Patient Care Assistant NM Heart/ Full-Time | Santa Fe, NM

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  • Location: Santa Fe, NM

  • Company: Christus Health

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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