Front Desk & Admissions Specialist

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI); Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

Presbyterian Rust Surgery Center is seeking a Front Desk Associate to manage front-desk activities in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment. You will interact with patients, families, and physicians in person and by phone, perform clerical tasks, and support admissions and chart preparation.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient check-in, and coordination with pre-op nursing staff while maintaining a courteous, efficient front office.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• One year of hospital clerical experience or similar preferred.
• Typing at least 45 wpm required.
• Medical terminology knowledge beneficial.
• Bilingual preferred; strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Interface with visitors, patients, family, and physicians on phone and in person.
• Operate telephone system, receive calls, take messages and route appropriately.
• Perform clerical duties: mail, office supplies, and postage.
• Assist with chart preparation and admissions, including pre-op check-in and ID/insurance copy.
• Communicate with Pre-Op nursing staff as needed.
• Collect patient responsibility as determined by Insurance Verifier.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Bilingual

Communication skills

Office equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Presbyterian Rust Surgery Center is seeking a Front Desk Associate to manage front-desk activities in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center environment. You will interact with patients, families, and physicians in person and by phone, perform clerical tasks, and support admissions and chart preparation.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient check-in, and coordination with pre-op nursing staff while maintaining a courteous, efficient front office.