Referral Coordinator/Medical Assistant
About The Position
Our Mission: To improve lives by providing convenient, comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to every person in every community that we serve. Our Vision: CCHN will maintain its position as the leading community health center in the state and become a model for all other healthcare organizations to follow. MAJOR FUNCTION: The Referral Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing patient referrals to internal and external providers to ensure timely access to care, continuity of services, and compliance with clinical, payer, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, insurance carriers, and healthcare partners.
Requirements
- Experience in ambulatory care, specialty clinics, or hospital-based referral departments
- Medical Assistant or healthcare administration background
- Familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 codes and payer authorization requirements
Responsibilities
- Referral Processing & Coordination Receive, review, and process provider referral orders for accuracy and completeness
- Coordinate internal and external referrals in accordance with clinical urgency and organizational guidelines
- Verify insurance requirements as needed
- Communicate referral details to patients and receiving providers
- Patient Communication & Support Serve as a primary point of contact for patients regarding referral status and next steps
- Provide clear instructions, education, and follow-up to ensure referrals are completed
- Address patient questions and escalate concerns or delays appropriately
- Maintain a patient-centered, respectful, and confidential approach
- Documentation & Compliance Ensure accurate and timely documentation of referrals and authorizations in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Maintain compliance with CMS, payer guidelines, HIPAA, and organizational policies
- Track referral outcomes, completion status, and denials
- Coordination & Collaboration Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, care coordinators, and case management teams
- Communicate effectively with external specialists, facilities, and diagnostic services
- Escalate complex or urgent referrals to leadership when necessary
- Quality & Performance Monitor referral turnaround times and follow established workflows
- Identify barriers to referral completion and participate in process improvement efforts
- Support audits and quality improvement initiatives related to referral management
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Incentive program
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Reimbursement for licensure and certifications
- Reimbursement for CPR
- Discounted services
- Employee recognition programs
- HRA/Ameriflex (covers most out of pocket expenses)
- Pension plan
- Cancer Policies
- Employee Paid Life insurance, 2 times annual salary up to $150K (CCHN paid benefit)
- AAA (discounted Rates
- BJ’s Wholesale Club (Discounted Rates)
- Direct Deposit
- Child Care Reimbursement Program
- Intersite Travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
