Patient Referral Coordinator

Community Healthcare Network Inc • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs all administrative, typing and clerical tasks. Coordinates referrals, makes initial appointments and follow-ups for patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years office experience
• 50+ WPM Typing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and/or WordPerfect
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Interest in and conviction of purpose and aims for all programs in the clinic.
• Respect for the rights of the individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care.
• Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious background.

Responsibilities

• Secures referrals and clinic appointments for patients.
• Follow-up with referrals to ascertain attendance and obtain a completed report.
• Develops working relationship with referral services to assure that rapid referrals appointment are made.
• Works with Providers, Nurses and Center Directors.
• Maintains Patient Referral Database.
• Typing of correspondence, faxing.
• Answering of telephones.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED