Job Description
Job Description
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.
Ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- 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.
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. 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.
Minimum requirements
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: None
Preferred Requirements
Education:
Associate or bachelor's degree in the health care field.
Experience:
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
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)