Referral Specialist at Mirasol Family Health Center – Hermiston, Oregon
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About This Position
City: Hermiston
State/Territory: US-OR
Employment Duration: Full time
Offer Relocation: No
Excempt Status: Non-exempt
ID: 15889
Description:
Join our team as a Referral Specialist at Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston, OR!
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.
What We Offer
$19.58-$23.98/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Additional pay for your bilingual skills!
100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, eight paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do:
Manage work queues regarding referral activity daily to ensure timely processing and/or completion
Assist with patient referrals for additional services needed with internal and external medical facilities
Assist with patient insurance authorization
Assist with appointment setup as needed
Coordinate follow-up between referral source and patient
Ensure chart notes and follow-up documentation are linked to the referral
Provide translated educational materials and directions to patients when necessary
Process incoming correspondence and respond to calls, emails, and faxes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
One year's experience working in an office setting, preferably a medical or dental office.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required at level 9
Knowledge of or ability to learn medical terminology required
Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and complete projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.