Oncology Surgery Care Navigator

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a physician's clinic, coordinating patient care, scheduling surgeries and follow-ups, and handling calls and referrals. The role emphasizes courtesy, accuracy, and timely communication across multiple care settings.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with diverse patients. Multilingual ability especially Spanish is preferred; full-time schedule in a clinical setting is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; medical terminology preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in a health care setting; 3 years preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary administrative support for a physician's clinic and patients.
• Manages the provider’s schedule (clinic and OR) to optimize efficiency and patient care.
• Handles patient phone calls and follow-ups; coordinates referrals and prior authorizations.
• Schedules surgeries and follow-up visits; ensures pre-op paperwork is complete.
• Interacts with hospital and external centers to coordinate testing and documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Keyboarding

English literacy

Spanish (prefered)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support a physician's clinic, coordinating patient care, scheduling surgeries and follow-ups, and handling calls and referrals. The role emphasizes courtesy, accuracy, and timely communication across multiple care settings.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with diverse patients. Multilingual ability especially Spanish is preferred; full-time schedule in a clinical setting is