Referral Coordinator Taos NM
About The Position
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, 501 , our mission is to provide affordable, accessible, quality health care to the people of Northern New Mexico. Do you want to be part of an organization that is dedicated to wellness and excellence of care? El Centro Family Health is seeking a full-time Referral Coordinator dedicated to serving the needs of our community. A Referral Coordinator is a member of the patient care team who helps patients and providers with the referral process for specialty care and other referral needs. They ensure continuity of care by following protocols required by health plans. May also provide psychosocial support to individuals, families, and groups with chronic, acute, or terminal illness.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Attention to detail.
- Willing to travel to outlying clinics as needed.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and fluent skill of Microsoft Office Excel and Word applications, internet explorer usage, and Outlook.
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience: None
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in the health care field.
- Medical terminology and health insurance claims, Medicaid, and Medicare.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience, with at least one (1) year experience in a related field.
- Bi-lingual- Fluent English/Spanish
- Knowledge of eClinicalWorks
Responsibilities
- A Referral Coordinator is a member of the patient care team who helps patients and providers with the referral process for specialty care and other referral needs.
- Ensure continuity of care by following protocols required by health plans.
- May also provide psychosocial support to individuals, families, and groups with chronic, acute, or terminal illness.
Benefits
- 401 k Retirement
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
