What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Specialists position at Lana'i Community Health Center?
About Us
Lna'i Community Health Center (LCHC), located on the island of Lna'i, is deeply rooted in a unique history of transitions and cultural diversity. This island has undergone economic and lifestyle shifts driven by changing ownership over the years. These transitions have shaped the island's residents, creating a community of great cultural richness, with a significant population of immigrants.
LCHC serves the entire population of Lna'i, with a special emphasis on those living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and the underinsured or uninsured. The center provides services in a culturally sensitive manner, offering translation services when needed, and ensures that no one is denied care due to an inability to pay.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, LCHC accepts all insurances, helping patients navigate their coverage. LCHC is dedicated to improving the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual welfare of the community, working towards the vision of innovative healthcare with a culturally sensitive, holistic, and patient-centered approach. We are committed to building healthy families in a supportive environment.
Located centrally in Lna'i City, at 333 Sixth St., LCHC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ensuring that comprehensive healthcare is accessible to all residents, reflecting the island's unique history and diversity.
Role Overview
As a key contributor to the Lanai Community Health Center, the incumbent in this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the effective operation of the organization. As a Referral Specialists, you will work closely with Lna'i Community Health Center (LCHC) patients, families, clinical staff, and external organizations to ensure quality patient care by assisting with patients' referrals, coordinating services and resources in regard to referrals, obtaining referrals notes, tracking hospitalizations/imaging reports/procedure/specialist notes, and monitoring follow-through of referrals for patients and the LCHC medical providers. LCHC is a patient care, teaching and research organization and provides workshops, education sessions and outreach - all employees should expect to be involved with these activities to the extent to which will depend upon their position in the organization.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree in social services or equivalent work experience (preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, health services, and social services available to Lanai and the State of Hawaii.
- Productive understanding regarding eligibility requirements, sliding scales, and social programs.
Requirements
- Full-time availability with a willingness to adapt to the dynamic needs of the organization.
- Commitment to active participation in workshops, education sessions, and outreach activities.
- Adherence to LCHC policies and procedures.
- Dedication to maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Eagerness to contribute to the teaching and research aspects of LCHC's mission.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO Accrual
- Holiday Pay
- 401K Plan Plus Employer Matching
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- AT&T Discount on Wireless Services
- Hawaii Air Ambulance - Hawaii Life Flight `Ohana Plus Program
- Continuing Education Benefits & Student Loan Repayment Program
Salary
$18 to $22 per hour
Salary : $18 - $22
