What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Coordinator: Carnes - Physician's Clinic - Carnes position at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center?
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may apply online through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may also be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Summary
1. Demonstrates excellent patient relations skills on the phone and in-person, e.g. smiles, cheerfully greet
patients, engages all patients in a genuine, warm and caring manner.
2. Ensure complete and accurate patient demographics and current insurance information.
3. Processes patient referrals to specialty providers by preparing medical charts and records for referral
patient visits and providing appropriate clinical information to specialist.
4. Obtain authorizations for patient referrals to specialists, diagnostic testing and procedures. Advise
physician if authorization request is denied.
5. Reviews details and expectations about the referral with patients.
6. Maintain ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals by recording all referrals into
referral log book, or EHR documentation if available.
7. Acts as a resource for patients or providers who have questions or problems relating to referrals.
8. Ensure that referrals are addressed in a timely manner, prioritizing urgent items appropriately.
9. Identify and utilize cultural, language and community resources. Establish and maintain relationships
with identified service providers.
10. When necessary, assist back-office personnel by providing MA duties (if applicable)
11. When necessary, assist front office personnel by provide office assistant duties (if applicable).
12. Maintains regular consistent attendance, personal appearance, punctuality, and adherence to applicable
health and safety procedures
13. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Requirements/Skills
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $15.00 - $21.79 per/hour
Ref Code: 08003.003 Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
Clerk Office Assistant Receptionist, Coordinator
Job Summary
1. Demonstrates excellent patient relations skills on the phone and in-person, e.g. smiles, cheerfully greet
patients, engages all patients in a genuine, warm and caring manner.
2. Ensure complete and accurate patient demographics and current insurance information.
3. Processes patient referrals to specialty providers by preparing medical charts and records for referral
patient visits and providing appropriate clinical information to specialist.
4. Obtain authorizations for patient referrals to specialists, diagnostic testing and procedures. Advise
physician if authorization request is denied.
5. Reviews details and expectations about the referral with patients.
6. Maintain ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals by recording all referrals into
referral log book, or EHR documentation if available.
7. Acts as a resource for patients or providers who have questions or problems relating to referrals.
8. Ensure that referrals are addressed in a timely manner, prioritizing urgent items appropriately.
9. Identify and utilize cultural, language and community resources. Establish and maintain relationships
with identified service providers.
10. When necessary, assist back-office personnel by providing MA duties (if applicable)
11. When necessary, assist front office personnel by provide office assistant duties (if applicable).
12. Maintains regular consistent attendance, personal appearance, punctuality, and adherence to applicable
health and safety procedures
13. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Requirements/Skills
- High School Diploma required or equivalent
- Thorough understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO’s, PPO’s and private insurance companies.
- Data Entry Skills
- Basic computer knowledge
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- FAMLI
- Identity Theft benefits
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 yr.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $15.00 - $21.79 per/hour
Ref Code: 08003.003 Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
Clerk Office Assistant Receptionist, Coordinator
Salary : $15 - $22
