Oncology Clinical Assistant / Full-time at CHRISTUS Health
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Computer Knowledge, Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Excel, Keyboarding Skills, Office Equipment Operation, Medical Terminology, Patient Coordination, Schedule Coordination, Referral Scheduling, Clinical Calls Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
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. Qualifications EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent, medical terminology preferred.   CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  N/A   SKILLS:  * 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 * Bilingual in Spanish preferred.   EXPERIENCE:  Preferred three years’ experience in related health care field and/or Medical Assistant Certification.    NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to:  Supervisor Oncology Care Assistant/Cancer Center Director   ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen - B  General office environment, frequent contact with patients, VDT exposure.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Long periods of sitting at times.  Keyboard usage with sound ergonomic principles.  Must be flexible in work schedule.    
Responsibilities
The primary role involves acting as the main patient contact for clinical or administrative questions, coordinating clinical calls with the physician, and managing the physician’s schedule. This includes answering calls, returning messages, and scheduling follow-up tests and referrals to enhance physician efficiency and patient experience.
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