Bilingual Patient Care & Scheduling Coordinator

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM, seeks an Administrative Associate to support a physician’s clinic and patients. You will coordinate clinical and administrative questions, obtain authorizations, schedule procedures, and ensure timely communication between hospital, clinic, and patients.

The role requires strong computer skills, English proficiency, and the ability to work with a diverse team. Prior healthcare scheduling experience is preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in a related health care field preferred (three years).
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and write in English; bilingual Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary administrative support for a physician’s clinic and patients.
• Manages the provider’s schedule (clinic and OR) to optimize efficiency.
• Handles all patient telephone calls and follows up as needed.
• Identifies scheduling issues to minimize wait times and delays.
• Schedules surgeries and ensures pre-operative paperwork is completed timely.
• Schedules follow-up visits and tests; coordinates with hospital and labs.
• Greets patients, records vital signs, and documents visit details.
• Maintains charts and patient records; reviews dictation and notes.

Skills

Computer skills

Keyboarding

English literacy

Spanish bilingual

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM, seeks an Administrative Associate to support a physician’s clinic and patients. You will coordinate clinical and administrative questions, obtain authorizations, schedule procedures, and ensure timely communication between hospital, clinic, and patients.

The role requires strong computer skills, English proficiency, and the ability to work with a diverse team. Prior healthcare scheduling experience is preferred; bilingual Spanish is a plus.