Complex Care Resources Specialist

Neighborhood Healthcare•Temecula, CA

17h•$23 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969, and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you. ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE: The Complex Care Resource Specialist works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by tracking and coordinating patient referrals. The primary responsibilities are coordinating all chronic care and social determinants of health (SDoH) patient referrals and follow-up care for the patients. This position will require travel to NHC sites to attend designated meetings and train selected staff members.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required
Valid California Driver’s license and proof of car insurance required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with medical terminology, computer skills, including familiarity with spreadsheets and databases required
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Nice To Haves

One year health-related field experience preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or (English/Arabic) preferred

Responsibilities

Completes thorough referral processes according to standard procedures and protocol to ensure accuracy
Tracks all referrals in the designated logs and via eCW
Documents all actions taken in patient medical records in accordance with current Clinic, DHS, and health plan regulations/guidelines
Discusses all aspects of the referral process provided by the treating provider with patients, including the cost of referral under provider direction
Verifies insurance eligibilities and submission of treatment authorizations
Administers the SDoH program according to standard procedures and protocols
Collaborates and build partnerships with external entities to become familiar with referral sources
Maintains accurate lists of specialists/providers by funding source and other community resources as approved by the management
Acts as liaison between patients, clinic/providers, specialty care providers, health plans/funding sources, and community resources
Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teams
Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
Attends meetings on and off site when deemed necessary by supervisor