CHRISTUS Health · 5 hours ago
Patient Care Assistant Intern Full-time
Santa Fe, NM
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expCHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant Intern to participate in clinical training and assist with patient care in a clinic setting. The role involves performing various tasks under supervision, including taking vital signs and assisting patients and healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
Attendance at all education and training sessions
Active participation in clinical training and skills labs
Successful completion of instructor led and self paced study programs
Assigned reading
Online completion of modules including point of care testing and health streams
Returning patient messages
Relaying messages to patients from provider
Notification of test results and documentation in patient EMR
Observing and assisting patients, PCA’s, nurses and providers with patient care in the clinic setting
Performing vital signs and obtaining history of chief complaint for visits upon successful completion of competencies
Performing various Point of Care Testing under supervision and documenting quality control for each test completed
Qualification
Required
High School Graduation or GED
BLS issued through American Heart Association required prior to completion of the program
Outstanding customer service skills that demonstrates compassion, integrity and enthusiasm
Knowledge and skills to perform clinical documentation and to maintain strict confidentiality of medical information
Strong organizational skills; excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required
Ability to work collaboratively with others at all time
Demonstrates aptitude for independent study and to meet deadlines
Demonstrate ability to learn clinical skills with minimal need for demonstration and repetition
Ability to navigate through computer software by use of a mouse, keyboard or stylus and windows based software
Requires knowledge of general safety standards to limit exposure to infectious disease
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
Preferred
A minimum of 6 months of work experience preferred
Company
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (43)
2024 (35)
2023 (54)
2022 (46)
2021 (22)
2020 (26)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Kyle
CEO and CDO The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Fnd
Thomas Royer, MD
CEO Emeritus
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