Referral Coordinator

Habitat Health•Compton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”) in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente. Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations. Habitat Health is growing, and we’re looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more, visit https://www.habitathealth.com.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using EHR systems and other healthcare-related software.
Knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and healthcare regulations.
Reliable and timely transportation to and from primary work location, and other locations to fulfill responsibilities listed. Reimbursement will be provided according to company mileage policy.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, medical assisting, or a related field preferred.
Medical Assistant certificate.
Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred.
A state issued driver’s license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a center experience where Participants want to spend time in, a team culture that cares and creates joy, and an environment where all participants and team members belong.
Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback, and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.
Exhibit and honor Habitat’s values.
Receive, review, and process referral requests from healthcare providers.
Coordinate with specialists, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to schedule participant appointments.
Ensure all referral information is accurate, complete, and compliant with healthcare regulations.
Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, providers and speciality network
Provide participants with information on referral processes, appointment details, and collaborate with care team on any required pre-appointment preparations.
Maintain effective communication with healthcare providers to ensure timely updates on referral statuses.
Verify and update participant records in the electronic health record system.
Prepare and submit reports on referral activities and outcomes.
Assist participants with understanding their PACE benefits related to referrals.
Participate in provider relations or joint operations meetings, as requested.
Performs related duties as assigned.