Oncology Clinical Assistant / Full-time

CHRISTUS Health • Santa Fe, NM

13d • Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for performing all tasks necessary to increase
physician efficiency and improve patient experience. This includes being the
primary contact at the department for the patient for any questions of either a
clinical or administrative nature (coordinating clinical calls with the
physician), as well as coordinating the physician’s schedule, answering
telephone calls, returning messages, and scheduling follow up tests and
referrals for patients. This position requires an excellent working relationship
with the physician and the ability to treat patients with respect, privacy and
kindness at all times, even in times of stress.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, medical terminology preferred.
• Computer knowledge, experience with Windows environment specifically Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Keyboarding skills and the ability to operate general office equipment skills required
• Ability to read and write in English

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Preferred three years’ experience in related health care field and/or Medical Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Increase physician efficiency
• Improve patient experience
• Primary contact for patients
• Coordinate clinical calls with physician
• Coordinate physician’s schedule
• Answer telephone calls
• Return messages
• Schedule follow up tests and referrals for patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED