Native American Referral/Outreach Specialist
About The Position
Since 1969, MACT Health Board’s mission has been to improve the health status of the American Indian and Alaskan Native population. Our goal is to continue to provide high quality care to our patients throughout a variety of services, including Medical, Behavioral Health, Chiropractic, Dental, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Women’s Health, and more. Why MACT Health Care Inc? Are you searching for a career that offers more than just a paycheck? A career where your professional skills directly empower the health and well-being of our local communities? At MACT Health Board, that’s not just an idea—it’s our daily mission and we invite you to explore our Career Opportunities. You won’t be just another employee; you’ll be a valued member of a team committed to making a difference and we know that taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own. We reward our employees with competitive compensation, benefit options and provide training and advancement opportunities to provide you with the skills to succeed in your future! Our careers offer a unique balance of philanthropic opportunities, cultural preservation and individual value! When you join MACT, you’ll enjoy: Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee 403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and more Balanced working hours; Monday-Friday 8-5pm. Student Loan Repayment Program Direct Student Loan Contributions: Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off faster Continuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure fees. As an eligible employer for loan repayment programs under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS), your career with MACT can significantly reduce or eliminate your student debt Competitive pay of $25.56-$28.88 hourly Who you are: We are seeking an empathetic Native American Services Referral/Outreach Specialist for a Full Time role working in a clinical setting. As a member of the health care team, the NAS (Native American Services) Referral/Outreach Specialist will assist with referral processing, patient scheduling and coordinating follow up.
Requirements
- Must be a Qualified American Indian/Alaskan Native
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of medical/dental terminology
- Experience with Advance Beneficiary notices and Medicare Medical Necessity
- Current BLS/ALS certificate preferred
- Must pass Occupational Health Screening.
- Must possess a valid form of identification as listed on the U.S. Department of Justice I-9 form, verified using the E Verify system.
- Clean DMV driving record and MACT auto insurance driving eligibility (determined by auto insurance carrier).
Responsibilities
- Inform patient of PRC referral form process and forward to PRC Department in a timely manner
- Provide copies of PRC referrals to the appropriate department or agencies
- Obtain necessary documentation to prepare authorization for services
- Assist with scheduling of referrals and outside services
- Verify insurance coverages, obtain prior authorizations
- Ensure patients are receiving all eligible benefits. Assist patient in applying for benefits when eligible, including Medi-Cal and all other insurances
- Assist Elders to receive services through the Elder program
- Perform Elder care outreach by calling Elders to inform them of any updates
- Responds to incoming calls/faxes/emails timely and routes/responds to requests accordingly
- Maintain high level of professional communication with staff
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance benefits at no-cost to the employee
- 403(b) retirement plan, PTO including vacation, sick time, paid holidays and more
- Balanced working hours; Monday-Friday 8-5pm.
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Direct Student Loan Contributions: Our BenefitED program allows us to make direct quarterly contributions to your student loans to help you pay them off faster
- Continuing Education credits: We empower our providers to stay at the top of their field. We offer reimbursement for continuing education and licensure fees.
- As an eligible employer for loan repayment programs under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Indian Health Service (IHS), your career with MACT can significantly reduce or eliminate your student debt
- Competitive pay of $25.56-$28.88 hourly
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
