Care Connection Associate, Hanford Call Center (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Hanford, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Reedley is seeking a Care Connection Associate to manage referrals, verify insurance, and coordinate scheduling for imaging and specialty referrals. The role supports patients, families, and providers, ensuring timely access to services in a busy clinic environment.

Strong communication and customer-service skills are essential. The position emphasizes accurate data handling, eligibility checks, and collaboration with care teams to streamline the patient experience at Adventist

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Verify referrals and obtain authorizations before visits.
• Verify insurance eligibility and demographic information for claims processing.
• Act as navigator for patients and families, helping resolve barriers to care.
• Maintain productivity and meet referral scheduling targets.
• Coordinate with Care Connection Center and providers regarding referrals and status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Insurance verification

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Tools

EHR

Job description

Care Connection Associate, Hanford Call Center (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Hanford, CA, United States

Job Description

Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities.

Job Summary:

Manages incoming and outgoing referrals from Imaging, primary and specialty providers in a timely and professional manner; schedules appointments according to practice policy; maintains positive relations with referral sources; schedules appointments from third party electronic referral systems, fax, email and web requests; and participates in marketing to referring practices. Provides quality customer service & patient financial responsibilities to patients, referring physicians, visitors and internal customers by obtaining insurance authorization and benefit verification for imaging procedures and specialty referrals.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Processes inbound and outbound referrals, verifies referrals are correctly ordered according to protocols in the EHR. Obtains benefit verification and necessary authorizations (referrals, pre-certification) prior to patient arrival for all ambulatory visits, procedures, injections and radiology services.
• Uses online, web-based verification systems and reviews real-time eligibility responses to ensure accuracy of insurance eligibility. Verifies patient demographic information and insurance eligibility including coordination of benefits; updates and confirms as necessary to allow processing of claims to insurance plans.
• Serves as navigator and point of contact for patients and families, with patients and families having direct access for asking questions and raising concerns. Occasionally assumes advocate role on the patient’s behalf with the carrier to ensure approval of the necessary supplies/services for the patient in a timely fashion. Assists patient in problem-solving potential issues related to the healthcare system, financial or social barriers (e.g., request interpreters as appropriate, transportation services or prescription assistance)
• Maintains satisfactory productivity rates and ensures the timeliness of referral and scheduling while maintaining work queue goals.
• Collaborates effectively with Care Connection Center associates and responds to provider (internal and external) and support staff questions, requests and concerns regarding the status of patient referrals, care coordination or follow-up status.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This role will support clinic operations by coordinating appointments, processing medication refill requests, and managing verification inquiries in a non-patient-facing environment.

Address: Adventist Health Hanford - 1100 W Lacey Blvd, Hanford CA 93230

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification 71736
• Job Category Associate
• Locations 1100 W Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA, 93230, US