Referral Coordinator

Family Care Network•Mount Vernon, WA

10d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for working with patients to arrange and schedule referral appointments, and act as a liaison with insurance companies and specialist offices. We are looking for a qualified, motivated individual with a passion for family medicine who can: Process referrals from providers in a timely manner, prioritizing the referrals according to defined levels of urgency, scheduling appointments as necessary and communicating referral information to patients Ensures that patients have the information and may provide information to patient caretakers in accordance with HIPAA. Regularly assists patients by answering questions and resolving issues. Works with patients and insurance providers to gather and verify insurance information. Provides general administrative and clerical support to clinic. These tasks can include answering phone calls and emails, sorting, and delivering faxes, managing schedules, and maintaining EMR. Communicates with patients, outside medical offices, insurance carriers, and physicians in a professional and efficient manner. Processes (including scanning, importing into EMR, and tracking outside correspondence) medical records in accordance with company standards as well as State and Federal laws. Employee seeks assistance as needed and communicates questions in a timely manner and to appropriate staff (supervisor, colleagues, providers, etc.). Provides cross coverage as directed.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to provide high quality patient centered customer service.
Ability to communicate effectively with care providers and insurance companies.
Effectively manage stress.
Accurately perform detailed work, (i.e. plan, multitask, organize and prioritize work).
Establish good employee relations including conflict resolution.
Intermediate computer skills - use of computer applications for Health Information systems, EMR, word processing and spreadsheets.
Discern and maintains confidentiality (i.e. HIPAA, proprietary information, etc.)
Works as part of a team; model a positive work ethic and customer friendly relations.
Prioritize and multitask detailed projects with frequent interruptions.
Solve problems issues and concerns in a professional manner.
Comprehend and communicate information accurately and clearly (verbally and in writing, in person and via phone) with patients, all levels of personnel, and other individuals and groups.

Nice To Haves

Medical office experience preferred.
Medical terminology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Process referrals from providers in a timely manner, prioritizing the referrals according to defined levels of urgency, scheduling appointments as necessary and communicating referral information to patients
Ensures that patients have the information and may provide information to patient caretakers in accordance with HIPAA.
Regularly assists patients by answering questions and resolving issues.
Works with patients and insurance providers to gather and verify insurance information.
Provides general administrative and clerical support to clinic. These tasks can include answering phone calls and emails, sorting, and delivering faxes, managing schedules, and maintaining EMR.
Communicates with patients, outside medical offices, insurance carriers, and physicians in a professional and efficient manner.
Processes (including scanning, importing into EMR, and tracking outside correspondence) medical records in accordance with company standards as well as State and Federal laws.
Employee seeks assistance as needed and communicates questions in a timely manner and to appropriate staff (supervisor, colleagues, providers, etc.).
Provides cross coverage as directed.

Benefits

Three Medical plan options
Two Dental plans, including orthodontia for children and adults
Employer-paid Vision coverage for employee and family
Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health programs, including wellness and discounted gym memberships
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Healthcare and Dependent Care
Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution of $1,500 (pro-rated based on enrollment eligibility)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), up to $1,500 ($3,000 for family coverage)
Employer-paid Life/AD&D insurance with optional supplemental additional coverage including a guaranteed issue amount with no health questionnaire
Voluntary Accident and Hospital insurance plans with annual wellness benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave (PSL), and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support your vacation, health, and personal needs
401(k) plan with employer match, both Traditional and Roth options available
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
Free financial planning guidance to support your retirement goals