Referral CoordinatorAppalachian Mountain Health • Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Referral Coordinator
Appalachian Mountain Health
- Asheville, North Carolina, United States
- Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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Tracking referrals to ensure they are addressed in a timely manner and monitored until completion; maintaining appropriate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) throughout the tracking process, including the outcome of the referral
Completing prior approval/authorization requests for medically necessary services and medications, including contacting public and private payers to ensure all requirements for prior approval/authorization have been met Compiling medical and social history as it pertains to referrals and providing the appropriate information to the referred party Assisting patients in problem-solving barriers to accessing care and navigating healthcare systems; for example, assisting with transportation, enrolling patients in patient assistance programs and securing interpretation services
Serving as a system navigator and point-of-contact for patients and their families, including, when necessary and appropriate, advocating on the patient's behalf with other providers, healthcare organizations and public and private payers Working with Project Access, North Carolina Med Assist and other patient assistance programs to ensure access to medication and services and identifying and utilizing community resources with a high degree of cultural competence and patient-centeredness Establishing and maintaining referral relationships with identified providers and healthcare organizations ADDITIONAL DUTIES (as needed)
Providing front office coverage, including scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, collecting and entering or verifying patient demographic information and assessing charges, including past due balances and collection of fees at each appointment (see AMH Front Office Coordinator Job Description) As appropriate based on education and skill set, assisting the clinical team as a Medical Assistant (see AMH Medical Assistant Job Description) KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Orientation to teamwork Exceptional customer service skills Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone and in written communications Flexibility in a rapidly growing and changing work environment Resourceful and adept at problem solving
Effective management of multiple duties and responsibilities in a clinical setting Demonstrates respect, dignity and empathy with patients Able to take direction, follow through and be accountable for the process and outcomes Excellent interpersonal skills in group and community settings Ability to maintain confidentiality of clinical and financial information Excellent listener Demonstrates initiative Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Basic computer skills, including some familiarity with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Satisfactory completion of Medical Assistant program or work experience. Experience working with racially and ethnically diverse populations, low-income populations and people experiencing homelessness At least one year of experience in a primary care or public health setting functioning at the full extent of her/his training Fluency in Spanish PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting for long periods of time working at a computer Ability to sustain concentration in a noisy and fast-paced environment Possible exposure to communicable diseases, biohazards, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical setting Some travel within western North Carolina
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education. The position is full-time (40 hours per week), hourly and not exempt from some provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The position will be eligible for benefits (e.g. medical, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, retirement) and report to the Regional Practice Manager or Regional Registered Nurse (RN) Manager. DISCLAIMER The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Salary Description $17 - $22 per hour
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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