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How much do intern nursing home receptionist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for intern nursing home receptionist in Rio Rancho, NM is $18.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.56 and $20.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Intern Nursing Home Receptionist vs Nursing Home Administrative Assistant?

AspectIntern Nursing Home ReceptionistNursing Home Administrative Assistant
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required; internship statusUsually requires high school diploma or equivalent; some may have certifications
Work EnvironmentFront desk, patient check-in, phone handling in nursing homesOffice setting, handling administrative tasks in nursing homes
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, nursing homes, healthcare facilitiesPrimarily healthcare facilities, nursing homes, senior care centers
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding internship roles, entry-level tasksAdministrative support, clerical duties in healthcare settings

The Intern Nursing Home Receptionist typically focuses on front desk duties during an internship, gaining experience in patient interactions and administrative tasks. The Nursing Home Administrative Assistant handles more comprehensive clerical responsibilities, often with prior experience or certifications. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but differ mainly in experience level and scope of duties.

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Infographic showing various Intern Nursing Home Receptionist job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,911 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

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Job description

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Med/Surg Subacute (4-E)

FTE: 0.60
Part Time
Shift: Days

Position Summary:
Provide basic patient care to include tube insertion, wound care and phlebotomy. Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT OBSERVATION - Observe patient to ensure their safety and well being; report observations to Charge Nurse or appropriate designee
* PATIENT CARE - Provide basic patient care; take and record vital signs to include temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure and intake-output measurements
* PATIENT CARE - Assist with activities of daily living (ADL): meals, ambulation, hygiene, linen change and toileting as instructed
* PATIENT CARE - Maintain therapeutic plan of care and minute to minute care of patient who is at extreme risk to self or others
* PATIENT CARE - Complete documentation as required on the Electronic Medical Record
* PATIENT CARE - Complete specific skills listed in the "University of New Mexico, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Specific Functions" Matrix
* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
* PATIENT CENTERED MED - Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* High School or GED Equivalent
* Training
Education specialization:
Essential:
* MA or PCT or CNA or DD214 or 2 sem nurs schl or UNMH Tech

Experience:
Essential:
1 year directly related experience
Nonessential:
Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
Nonessential:
* Medical Terminology course w/in six months of position

Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available

Department: Clinical Nursing Support


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