Receptionist and Front Office Job In Santa Fe, New Mexico
Patient Care Coordinator Ortho OP Procedures /Full-Time
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Type of Facility: Hospital
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for performing all tasks necessary to increase physician efficiency and improve patient experience. This includes being the primary contact at the clinic for the patient for any questions of either a clinical or administrative nature (coordinating clinical calls with the physician), as well as coordinating the physician's schedule (both OR and clinic, as applicable), answering telephone calls, returning messages, and scheduling follow up tests and referrals for patients. This position requires an excellent working relationship with the physician and the ability to treat patients with respect, privacy and kindness at al times, even in times of stress.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent, medical terminology required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: N/A
SKILLS:
- Computer knowledge - experience with Windows environment specifically Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Keyboarding skills and the ability to operate general office equipment skills required
- Ability to read and write in English
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Three years experience in related health care field required.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Clinic Manager
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen - B
General office environment, frequent contact with patients, VDT exposure.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Long periods of sitting at times. Keyboard usage with sound ergonomic principles. Must be flexible in work schedule.
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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.
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