Referral Specialist I
Referral Specialist I
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Job Description
For more than 50 years First Choice Community Healthcare has provided access to high quality primary medical dental and behavioral healthcare to the underserved populations of the MidRio Grande Valley of central New Mexico. Today we operate seven (7) Community Health Centers and one (1) schoolbased clinic. We are currently recruiting for a Referral Specialist I to join our team and assist in fulfilling our organizations mission which is to improve the health life skills and wellbeing of all members of the communities we serve. Our health centers maintain an opendoor policy providing treatment regardless of an individuals income or insurance coverage. As a nonprofit organization First Choice is a vital community resource in Central New Mexico. Not only does our organization provide the highest quality comprehensive medical services but we also address our patients emotional social and cultural needs.
In addition to serving a communitycentered organization we offer an excellent benefits package to include:
Benefits Offered
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Aflac
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Identity Theft
- Retirement Savings 403(b)
- 1020 days per service year (based on length of service)
- Sick Leave 64 hours per year (unused rolls over each year into Long Term Sick Leave)
- Long Term Sick Leave 40 hours per year
- 10 Paid holidays per year
- 40 hours of Educational Leave per year for full time employees
- $700 per year for tuition reimbursement
A. POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Health Center Manager the Referral Specialist I is part of a team that includes other support staff members and healthcare providers. The Referral Specialist I is primarily responsible for tracking the status of providerdirected referrals to include closing out referral tasks by obtaining and properly documenting reports resulting from referral. A Referral Specialist I may also intermittently perform additional tasks to include scheduling appointments verifying insurance
information and otherwise assisting to ensure that providergenerated referrals for FCCH patients are performed efficiently and effectively.
B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains ongoing tracking of and appropriate documentation regarding the status of provider directed patient referrals to include system sufficient to report data and status to others;
- Helps ensure complete and accurate patient registration information to include demographic data and current health insurance information;
- Communicates with patients providers and other staff regarding the status of referrals;
- May contact insurance companies to confirm that prior approval requirement are met and/or to provide needed patient information(e.g. health history diagnosis prognosis provider visit documentation);
- May schedule patient referral appointment to include provision and dispensation of necessary paperwork and related patient instructions;
- Attends and contributes to meeting as needed or required;
- Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned
C. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or GED and at least one year of medical office or other related healthcare experience.
- Bilingual Spanishspeaking skills highly preferred experience in a multiple provider setting and experience with electronic health records and healthcare practice management systems preferred.
D. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Medical assisting skills/certification/experience is highly preferred. CPR certification required within 6 months of hire.
E. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- English proficiency to include reading writing and verbal communication;
- Demonstrable working proficiency using Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology/standard medical acronyms; working knowledge of ICD10/CPT coding;
- Ability to interact and communicate with others in a professional manner in person and over the telephone and often in stressful situations;
- Ability to apply excellent customer service skills;
- Efficient effective work ethic required in order to accomplish assigned tasks in a fastpaced office environment;
- Ability to work well as a collaborative member of a team;
- Demonstrated knowledge of patient care charts and patient medical histories;
- Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments;
- Appropriate knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements;
- Records maintenance skills;
- Maintains knowledge of patient registration procedures and documentation;
- Ability to analyze and solve problems;
- Appropriate knowledge and familiarity with various compliance programs and elements. Cooperates fully and complies with applicable laws and regulations;
- Knowledge and familiarity with compliance program. Cooperate fully and comply with laws and regulations;
F. AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED
All ages
G. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS/WORKING CONDITIONS
A person in this position has sufficient time to complete most tasks required to meet deadlines and goals based on patient and organization demands. There are frequent opportunities to relax from any physical exertion or to change position in work activities.
- Physical Effort and Dexterity: Good dexterity to operate personal computer equipment. Light physical activity expected to include minimal handling of lowweight objects up to 10 pounds.
- Machines Tools Equipment required to be operated: Capable of using office machines and personal computers for word processing data entry and retrieval.
- Visual Acuity Hearing and Speaking: Must be able to read computer monitor output accurately. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance.
- Environment/Working Conditions: Work is mostly performed inside a clinic in a controlled environment. Normal clinic safety precautions and practices are required. Position may require travel throughout the FCCH operations area. Work regularly scheduled hours MondayFriday although evenings/weekends may be required to meet deadlines or to support necessary changes in health center needs. First Choice Community Healthcare provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
