What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Specialist position at Community Clinic?
Job Summary
Community Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented Referral Specialist. This position is responsible for processing referral requests initiated by medical providers. Responsibilities include completing and tracking required documentation, verifying patient eligibility, reviewing details with patients, and monthly reporting. Knowledge of medical terminology a plus. This is a full-time M-F position.
Responsibilities
- Maintains tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals.
- Assembles information concerning patient’s clinical background and provides appropriate clinical documentation to the specialist/outside agency accepting referral.
- Ensures that referrals are addressed in a timely manner.
- Reviews details and expectations about the referral with patients, when applicable.
- Provides monthly referral report to Clinical Manager.
- Ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops. Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities, including overnight travel.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- 2 years of experience in a medical setting is preferred
- 1 year of clerical experience preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English or Marshallese/English) is a plus.
- Proficient spelling ability in English is necessary.
Why Join Community Clinic?
- Be a part of a mission driven organization providing comprehensive health care to everyone in your community, regardless of their financial or medical situation!
- Automatic 5% contribution to employee retirement plan, no match required!
- Competitive pay, PTO, and 10 annual paid holidays!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
