Share Email Opening Title Referral Coordinator  Position Referral Coordinator   Req Number MED-19-00026   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Open Date 9/16/2019   Description Open Door Community Health Centers is looking for a Referral Coordinator. Referral Coordinators help patients connect with community resources such as specialists and labs. This position processes external referrals, working with multiple offices and assisting with referrals/appointment information for patients. Referral Coordinators connect directly with patients to help achieve and maintain better health and health care for all. Open Door is looking for an individual who has office/computer experience, strong written and verbal interpersonal skills and the ability to complete tasks as needed. This position needs an individual who has the ability to prioritize and muliti-task, one year related experience and/or training in a medical setting preferred.   Position Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Researches community resources and maintains a resource list for the use of all staff. Schedules appointment for patient with referral source. Completes all paperwork, makes copies,faxes necessary paperwork and, if necessary, arranges tests for the patient. Contacts patient with referral/appointment information. Tracks referral appointments to assure consultation report is received and reviewed by the PCP. Tracks mammography appointments and reports.Sends out notices to remind patients of date next test is due. Communicates back to the provider on progress or lack of progress on referrals. Inputs data into the computer to maintain office and patient records. Provides backup for medical assistants (after completion of training, if required). Performs related work as assigned. All essential duties and responsibilities of a Medical Assistant. Adherence to ODCHC attendance policy. Other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work as a member of a team in order to communicate and/or solicit pertinent information to and from other team members and support team decisions. Ability to communicate effectively and exercise sound and responsible judgment. Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal.Ability to establish constructive working relationships with all levels of management and employees in a staff of varied and diverse backgrounds. Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent and equitable manner. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to accurately chart patient information. Ability to promote effective communication between the patient and the primary care provider. Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently to ensure all assignments are completed daily. Ability to read, understand and follow instructions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED One year related experience and/or training in a medical setting Computer literate                                                                       SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Speaking and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person, at normal volumes. Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. Good manual dexterity. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to push a rolling cart weighing approximately 100 lbs.   Wage Range Wage dependent on experience.$16.00/hr. starting   EOE Statement Open Door is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, age, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, veteran or disability status.”   EmpID None Specified  supervisorUID None Specified  AscUDF_RecruitmentInfo_PriorYearsofExpereince None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://OpenDoorCommunityHealthCenters.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Back Office Manager in Fortuna , CA Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Site EMR Specialist in Crescent City, CA Posted on: 3/25/2024 [Apply Now] Back Office Manager in Crescent City, CA Posted on: 2/28/2024 [Apply Now] Back Office Manager in Eureka, CA Posted on: 1/25/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Family or Internal Medicine Physician in Arcata , CA Posted on: 11/13/2023 [Apply Now] Family or Internal Medicine Physician in Arcata, CA Posted on: 11/13/2023 [Apply Now] Family Physician with Obstetrics (Surgical or Non-Surgical) in Arcata, CA Posted on: 4/2/2024 [Apply Now] Core Faculty, Family Medicine Residency in Eureka, CA Posted on: 11/13/2023 [Apply Now] Pediatrician in Eureka, CA Posted on: 11/21/2023 [Apply Now]

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