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Nursing Assistant Job in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Patient Care Assistant Senior - Specialty OB GYN

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Professions/Specialties:Nursing Assistant,Medical Assistant,Emergency Medical Technician

Location:Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

Provides advanced clinical and administrative support while serving as a resource and mentor to Patient Care Assistants. Performs complex patient care activities, ensures adherence to clinical standards, and supports care team coordination. Leads workflow efficiency efforts, assists with training, and promotes high-quality patient care and service delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Performs all duties in accordance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and clinical standards.
  • Provides advanced patient care support, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality service delivery.
  • Greets and interacts with patients and families in a professional, empathetic, and service-focused manner.
  • Oversees accurate patient registration, scheduling, and coordination of referrals and follow-up services.
  • Coordinates and prioritizes patient communications, ensuring timely resolution and escalation as needed.
  • Documents patient care activities, communications, and results accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Obtains and records vital signs and patient history with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
  • Performs point-of-care testing (POCT) and ensures strict adherence to quality control and compliance standards.
  • Monitors and supports quality assurance activities related to clinical processes and documentation.
  • Assists with onboarding, training, and mentoring of new or less experienced staff.
  • Serves as a resource for clinical workflows, policies, and best practices within the care team.
  • Identifies workflow improvement opportunities and contributes to process improvement initiatives.
  • Supports providers and nurses with complex patient care coordination and clinic operations.
  • Ensures exam rooms, equipment, and supplies are maintained and compliant with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and role modeling of organizational values and service excellence.

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
  • Completion of a healthcare-related program (e.g., Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician)

Experience

  • Three (3) years of experience in clinical or patient care setting required
  • Demonstrated experience supporting or mentoring staff preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
  • Certified Medical Assistant required

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:

Full Time

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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.