Jobs
>
Los Angeles

    Lead, Referral Coordinator - Los Angeles, United States - Ocean State Job Lot

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description
    If interested in position, please apply and send your resume to

    g

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Referral Coordinator guides patients through the healthcare system by providing education, assisting with accessing community resources, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes.

    The position is responsible for empowering patients to address and resolve obstacles to health.

    Referral Coordinator will research, collect, and disseminate accurate information regarding specialty and diagnostic services in the area and assist patients with referrals to other agencies.


    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Lead Referrals Coordinator

    Processes all subspecialty and diagnostic referrals and communicates with outside specialty care, diagnostic agencies, and IPA/health plans (if applicable) to initiate referral until appointment is obtained.

    Notifies patients of appointment times, educates them regarding significance of specialty/diagnostic appointment, provides reminder calls, and assists patients with their appointments.

    Tracks status of referrals on ongoing basis and if assigned, maintains referral log including, at a minimum: specialty, date of referral, date of appointment, date patient notified, show/no-show status, date specialty consult note received by MLK CMG, and date consult note reviewed/signed by MLK CMG provider.

    Documents and maintains accurate records for all client encounters including phone encounters and correspondence.
    Prepares and submits monthly reports of activities as requested.
    Ensures that referrals are addressed in a timely manner.
    Researches and updates outside referral sources on an on-going basis.
    Serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff for both internal and external services.

    Reviews patient charts prior to releasing to requesting provider/department for needed forms and reviews prior to completion; replenishes forms as needed.

    Returns records to providers for completion when indicated.
    Ensures complete and accurate registration, including patient demographic and current insurance information.
    Contacts review organizations and insurance companies to ensure prior approval requirements are met. Presents necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis and prognosis. Provides specific medical information to financial services to maximize reimbursement to the hospital and physicians.
    Reviews details and expectations about the referral with patients.
    Works aggressively with physicians and physician office staff to obtain necessary medical information relating to the referral.
    Meets or exceeds Referral Department productivity targets on a weekly basis.
    Demonstrates initiative, motivation, and resourcefulness in day to day operations.
    Attends any meetings as directed by management. Meetings may be held at other outside facilities.
    Works in conjunction with supervisor when Manager is on PTO or any absence to manage referrals/authorizations across practices.
    Responsible in training/orientation of new employees on managing incoming and outgoing referrals
    Participates in continued educational/informational meetings/seminars and provide summary or training to Referral Coordinators.
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Responsible for providing standardized orientation, training, and competency for new clinical employees and students in the clinic setting using established resources and tools.

    Conducts on-site personal instruction and direction to other employees regarding referrals/authorizations
    Coordinates training schedule with the department manager, assigning student to other staff or other departments to enhance learning experience
    Demonstrates patient care and workflow management
    Advises and assists trainees in achieving stated orientation objectives
    Evaluates orientation and training resources/material and provides feedback to management regarding effectiveness and suggestions for improvement
    Provides weekly performance updates to the department manager on referral coordinators and referral KPI

    Teaches the new clinical employees how to become proficient using the referrals management, insurance portals and EMR system while adhering to Standardized Workflows.

    Act as a Super User in the EMR system, attends Super User meetings, and trains staff on how to efficiently use the system.

    Assists management by monitoring and coaching all new employees on referrals/authorizations giving regular feedback to the Manager until they are successfully completed orientation.


    POSITION REQUIREMENTS
    A. Education
    High School diploma or GED.
    At least (1) year experience with patient referrals.
    Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
    C. Qualifications/Experience
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
    Strong customer service focus with effective verbal and written communication skills.
    Minimum of (1) year experience with patient referral process.
    Knowledge of managed care plans and requirements.
    Knowledge of CPT and ICD codes.
    Knowledge of state and county programs including eligibility requirements.
    Must be Internal employee and in good standing.
    Active demonstrate leadership qualities to foster a positive working environment
    Equal Rights Employer


    Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment. Please click the link below to view the E-verify or Right to Work information.

    E-Verify/ Right to Work

    MLK Community Healthcare
    1680 E 120th Street
    Los Angeles, CA 90059

    Tel:

    Email:
    U. S. Patents 7,080,057; 7,310,626; 7,558,767; 7,562,059;

    7,472,097; 7,606,778; 8,086,558 and 8,046,251.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr


  • PHS Med Jobs Los Angeles, United States

    **Referral Coordinator | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA** · **About the Referral Coordinator Role**: · ProHealth Staffing is seeking a Referral Coordinator who is passionate about making a significant impact in the lives of patients in the immediate underserved communities while adv ...


  • Central City Community Health Center Los Angeles, United States

    **Apply**: · **CLASSIFICATION**:Hourly, Non-Exempt · **LOCATION**:Los Angeles. · **JOB SUMMARY**: Responsible for assisting the care team (provider, medical assistant, · behavioral health provider, etc.) by coordinating services for patients who are part of the assigned panel, es ...


  • Gastroenterology Associates of Southern Californina Monterey Park, United States

    Submitting procedures, radiology, outside referrals authorizations 30+ daily for multiple providers. Authorization submissions online to multiple IPAs /Medical groups or by calling insurance verbally for approval · - Knowlege of IPAs/Medical groups a must · - Follow up and obtain ...


  • Achievable Health Culver City, United States

    Achievable Health is a nonprofit Federal Qualified Community Health Center whose mission is to provide high quality, integrated care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and other vulnerable populations. · **JOB SUMMARY** · The Referral ...


  • Illumination Foundation Orange, United States

    **_"Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home."_**: · - Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of h ...


  • Central City Community Health Center Baldwin Park, United States

    **Apply**: · **CLASSIFICATION**:Hourly, Non-Exempt · **LOCATION**:Baldwin Park. · **JOB SUMMARY**: Responsible for assisting the care team (provider, medical assistant, · behavioral health provider, etc.) by coordinating services for patients who are part of the assigned panel, e ...


  • JWCH Institute Los Angeles, United States

    Job Description Job DescriptionCompany Mission Statement:The Mission of JWCH Institute is to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles Area through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, serv ...


  • JWCH Institute CTY OF CMMRCE, CA , USA, United States

    Company Mission Statement: · The Mission of JWCH Institute is to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles Area through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, services, and research. · Positi ...


  • Illinois Bone & Joint Institute Los Angeles, United States

    Hinsdale Orthopaedics is currently looking for a full-time Referral Coordinator. The Referral Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the administration of requested medical services for appropriate utilization of resources. This is accomplished by evaluating referral request ...

  • MLK Community Hospital

    Referral Coordinator

    2 weeks ago


    MLK Community Hospital Los Angeles, United States Full time

    The Referral Coordinator guides patients through the healthcare system by providing education, assisting with accessing community resources, developing relationships with service providers, and tracking interventions and outcomes. The position is res Clinic, Coordinator, Ambulato ...


  • MLK Community Hospital Los Angeles, United States

    Date Posted: 5/1/2024 Job Code: Ref Coord Location: MLK Community Hospital & Foundation Address: 1680 E. 120th St. City: Los Angeles State: CA Country: United States of America Category: Clinics - Ambulatory Pay Rate Type: Hourly Salary Range (Depending on Experience): $ $ Positi ...


  • APLA Health Los Angeles, United States

    Job Details · Job Location · Baldwin Hills - Offices - Los Angeles, CA · Position Type · Full Time · Education Level · High School · Salary Range · $ $26.92 Hourly · Travel Percentage · None · Job Shift · Day · Job Category · Health Care · Description · POSITION SUM ...


  • PHS Med Jobs Los Angeles, United States

    *Referral Coordinator | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA* · *About the Referral Coordinator Role:* · ProHealth Staffing is seeking a Referral Coordinator who is passionate about making a significant impact in the lives of patients in the immediate underserved communities while advanci ...


  • PHS Med Jobs Los Angeles, United States

    *Referral Coordinator | Full-Time | Los Angeles, CA* · *About the Referral Coordinator Role:* · ProHealth Staffing is seeking a Referral Coordinator who is passionate about making a significant impact in the lives of patients in the immediate underserved communities while advan ...


  • VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. Los Angeles, CA , USA, United States

    VCA ASEC is an established, 24-hr animal specialty and emergency hospital located in West Los Angeles. We are seeking an experienced, administrative professional with a passion for client relationship building. The referral coordinator will work to p Coordinator, Hospital, Animal ...


  • MLK Community Hospital Los Angeles AFB, CA , USA, United States

    Date Posted: · 5/1/2024 · Job Code: · Ref Coord · Location: · MLK Community Hospital & Foundation · Address: · 1680 E. 120th St. · City: · Los Angeles · State: · CA · Country: · United States of America · Category: · Clinics - Ambulatory · Pay Rate Type: · Hourly · Salary Range ( ...


  • JWCH Institute Los Angeles, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · Company Mission Statement: · The Mission of JWCH Institute is to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles Area through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health educa ...

  • Melmed Law Group

    Referral Coordinator

    2 weeks ago


    Melmed Law Group Los Angeles, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · Busy Los Angeles Labor & Employment law firm is currently seeking a Referral Coordinator for immediate hire. This position is responsible for coordination with and management of all referral partners. This position is full time. Candidate wil ...


  • VCA Antech, Inc. Los Angeles AFB, CA , USA, United States

    Compensation: $18 - $25 / hr · Job Summary: · VCA ASEC is an established, 24-hr animal specialty and emergency hospital located in West Los Angeles. We are seeking an experienced, administrative professional with a passion for client relationship building. The referral coordinato ...


  • VCA Animal Hospitals Los Angeles AFB, CA , USA, United States

    Compensation: $18 - $25 / hr · Job Summary: · VCA ASEC is an established, 24-hr animal specialty and emergency hospital located in West Los Angeles. We are seeking an experienced, administrative professional with a passion for client relationship building. The referral coordinato ...