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Job Title: Referral Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Bilingual (English & Spanish) Required
Grade: N/A
Department: Operations
Title of Supervisor: Manager, Referrals
Date: June 2023
Position Summary
The Referrals Coordinator is responsible for working within the Epic system and insurance portals to process all ACCESS referrals that are generated by the clinical providers, to ensure that the patient is being referred to the appropriate in-network provider, and that the services are approved as stipulated by the patient’s current benefit plan requirements.
Core Job Responsibilities
Work with Payors/Plans to process referrals/authorizations to completion according to policy and procedure.
Assist Access Clinic providers/staff in identifying appropriate in-network providers for referred services.
Assist patients with questions regarding referrals.
Coordinate with other departments and facilities to ensure appointments are scheduled and patients have received the necessary information for their appointment(s).
Work/address the referrals that remain open to determine if patient received the referred services. Contact Referred to provider to obtain consultation notes. Contact patients per established policy and procedure to ensure they receive referred services. Close referrals per established policy and procedure.
Build and maintain relationships with Payor/Plan representatives and ACCESS clinic providers and staff; acts as a resource to answer questions and solve problems
Maintain accurate information regarding what services require prior authorization for each Payor/Plan.
Maintain accurate information regarding which external providers are contracted with each Payor/Plan.
Monitor for delays in the prior authorization process and works with the Prior Authorization Department to ensure timely scheduling.
Monitor referral phases to maintain compliance
Monitor referral dashboards and work queues daily
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements/Preferences
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 1-year experience in a clinical office or health care environment in patient registration, referrals, medical assisting or customer service required.
1-year EHR Systems experience, preferred, EPIC a plus
Bilingual/Spanish preferred
Beginning proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Competencies/Behaviors
Strong customer service orientation
Communication - strong written, oral, and presentation skills; share information that aligns with audience needs (especially via phone)
Organization – organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities; effective multi-tasking, detail oriented, accurate
Interpersonal skills –interact with patients and staff in a friendly and respectful manner; approachable
Problem Solving - identify/define problems; gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions escalate issue to manager when appropriate
Collaborative; work within a team
Flexibility/adaptability - flexibility on the job, readily respond to changing circumstances, expectations and changing work demands
Emotional Intelligence - exhibits confidence, empathy and respect when communicating with customers (patients), leadership and staff
Cultural competency – experience and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; shows respect and openness towards individuals whose social and cultural background is different from one’s own.
Working Conditions/Equipment
Health Center environment
Ability to sit for up to 4 hours at a time
Computer/laptop
Phone/Fax/Copier/Scanner
ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position applied/being recruited for , candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases , and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process.
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care
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