Patient Registration & Scheduling Specialist

CHRISTUS Health System; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM seeks a friendly medical front desk clerk to manage patient registrations, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate patient records. This full-time role supports clinical staff in a busy office environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, clerical experience with typing and 10-key, basic computer skills, and knowledge of insurance procedures. BLS certification is required. Working hours are 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Clerical experience including typing, 10-key calculator, and basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with medical office operations and insurance requirements preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients for appointments and collecting accurate information.
• Scheduling appointments and maintaining patient charts.
• Collecting co-payments and posting to accounts; balancing cash drawer.
• Verifying insurance authorizations and referrals as needed.
• Answering phones and assisting patients with inquiries and records requests.
• Pre-registering patients via phone and ensuring proper documentation.

Skills

Clerical skills

Typing

Medical office

BLS knowledge

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

10-key calculator

Computer software

Insurance knowledge

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM seeks a friendly medical front desk clerk to manage patient registrations, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, and maintain accurate patient records. This full-time role supports clinical staff in a busy office environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, clerical experience with typing and 10-key, basic computer skills, and knowledge of insurance procedures. BLS certification is required. Working hours are 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday.