Referral Representative (39001)
About The Position
Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County. We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community. We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more! We are looking for Outreach Workers to join our clinics! The Outreach Worker is responsible for patient advocacy and assistance, including advising patients regarding available community resources and facilitating access to these services. They assist patients in State medical/dental coverage enrollment process, referrals, and completion of forms. They also promote utilization of primary health care. They act as clinic resource regarding State medical/dental coverage. Compiles and distributes pamphlets and literature for patient/community education on State medical/dental coverage, health care, and community resources. Presents such information in oral presentation for organizations and at public events as assigned. Plus, other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus 1 year experience in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- patient advocacy and assistance
- advising patients regarding available community resources and facilitating access to these services
- assist patients in State medical/dental coverage enrollment process, referrals, and completion of forms
- promote utilization of primary health care
- act as clinic resource regarding State medical/dental coverage
- compiles and distributes pamphlets and literature for patient/community education on State medical/dental coverage, health care, and community resources
- presents such information in oral presentation for organizations and at public events as assigned
- other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education
- Employee Assistant Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
