New

Patient Visit Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
life insurance
United States, New Mexico, Rio Rancho
Jan 26, 2026
Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd , Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, United States of America Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $: 15.99 Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 23.76 Now hiring a Patient Visit Specialist Summary: Performs visit closure activities to coordinate patient care while providing an exceptional patient experience for successful completion of next steps ordered by the clinician Advanced scheduling for specialty or radiologic procedures Recognizing payor requirements and obtaining prior authorization/certification/referrals for visits/procedures Processes daily referral work queues for authorization, deferring only those that require payor consideration Primary Care and most Specialty Care offices must process STAT and ASAP referral work queues for results received Return scheduling knowledge to include the ability to scrub schedules for accuracy and efficiency in home department Monitor in-baskets and reports for overdue results, waitlisted appointments, recalls, etc. Type of Opportunity: Full time Job Exempt: No Job is based : Presbyterian Rust Medical Center Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Responsibilities: Patient Visit Specialist-ABQ Qualifications: High school or equivalent Experience in the medical office, hospital, or clinic with patients and providers is preferred Proficiency in prior authorization/certification/referral process is preferred Must pass EPIC competency for Registration at completion of Epic Clerical Training class Professional Requirements: Medical terminology training or medical terminology training completed within six months of hire Pass annual competency exam for all areas of responsibility. Attend Staff meetings per department expectations Requires strong organizational and multi-tasking skill sets Significant customer service skills set paramount Abilities: Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to multitask, manage appointments, and maintain accurate healthcare records Ability to use the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for scheduling, documentation, and communication. Strong customer service skills demonstrate professionalism and empathy Ability to handle confidential information as outlined under HIPAA UPDATED 4/17/25 All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits. Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more. Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being \| Presbyterian Healthcare Services