Patient Care Coordinator / Outpatient Ortho / Full-time
- CHRISTUS Health
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Full Time
Patient Care Coordinator / Outpatient Ortho / Full-time
CHRISTUS Health
Details
Posted: 28-Jun-25
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Internal Number: 70059073
Description
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), obtaining prior authorizations for prescribed treatments, referrals or procedures, scheduling procedures in the clinic or hospital, , coordinating patient care and follow up from the hospital or clinic, 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 all 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: One (1) year, but three years of experience in a related health care field required. Three (3) years preferred.
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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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost 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. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs 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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CHRISTUS Health
Details
Posted: 28-Jun-25
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Internal Number: 70059073
Description
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), obtaining prior authorizations for prescribed treatments, referrals or procedures, scheduling procedures in the clinic or hospital, , coordinating patient care and follow up from the hospital or clinic, 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 all 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: One (1) year, but three years of experience in a related health care field required. Three (3) years preferred.
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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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost 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. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs 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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Job ID: 483930612
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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