Patient Access & Billing Coordinator

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus St Vincent Medical Group is seeking a MOS associate to facilitate patient encounters, verify insurance, collect payments, and manage data entry for accurate patient accounts. This role supports compliance with state and federal regulations, assists with scheduling, check-in/out, and patient communications.

The MOS associate will maintain professional interaction with patients, families, clinicians, and third-party payers, while balancing multiple clerical tasks and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• One to three years of general or medical office experience, or completion of a medical office program within the last two years.
• Comfortable using a computer and basic typing with data entry skills.
• Experience with Excel, email, and online insurance verification.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and highly organized with excellent customer service.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and knowledge of health insurance concepts.

Responsibilities

• To financially secure the visit by verifying insurance eligibility and ensuring authorizations and referrals.
• Collect copays and estimated patient portions based on benefits and prior balances.
• Perform financial assessments for program assistance.
• Obtain signatures on required documents and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in scheduling clinic appointments and managing check-in/out processes.
• Provide clerical support, scanning, fax inbox management, and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct per policy.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Data entry

Problem-solving

Dependability

Health insurance knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Email

Online insurance verification

Job description

Christus St Vincent Medical Group is seeking a MOS associate to facilitate patient encounters, verify insurance, collect payments, and manage data entry for accurate patient accounts. This role supports compliance with state and federal regulations, assists with scheduling, check-in/out, and patient communications.

The MOS associate will maintain professional interaction with patients, families, clinicians, and third-party payers, while balancing multiple clerical tasks and ensuring timely