Care Navigator: Referral & Authorization Specialist

Community Clinic of Maui, Inc.; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Malama I Ke Ola Health Center in Maui seeks a compassionate Referral Specialist to coordinate patient referrals to specialists, arrange authorizations, and keep referrals moving with insurers and providers. You will work closely with CCM staff to ensure timely access to care for underserved communities, maintain documentation, and support ethical and legal standards in patient referrals.

Experience in healthcare, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex

Qualifications

• Good organization, documentation and tracking skills.
• Computer literate and able to establish tracking and follow-up systems of referrals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to relate to providers, patients, insurance companies and other medical providers effectively.
• Basic skills in working with diverse and marginalized populations.
• Attunement to ethical and legal standards of care.
• TB clearance within the last 12 months

Responsibilities

• Arranges patient’s consultation with specialists.
• Contacts specialists and arranges appointment.
• Arranges secondary or subsequent referrals made by initial specialist.
• Obtains authorization for in-hospital consultations made by CCM providers.
• Obtains authorization for patients with same day appointments with another provider.
• Obtains from insurance companies, reauthorization of expired referrals for missed appointments or follow-up visits.
• Coordinates with insurance companies, air/ground transportation for patients needing referral to Neighbor Island.
• Obtains authorization for patients who have moved to Neighbor Island and are establishing care with a new PCP.
• Obtains authorization for surgeries and procedures.
• Obtains approval for patients who are changing PCP to CCM.
• Tracks referrals and ensure timely submission of consultation reports.
• Coordinates referrals with nursing staff.
• Trains nursing staff on referral coordination.
• Makes every reasonable effort to provide referrals as quickly as possible and minimizes patient wait time to receive referrals and authorizations.
• Ethics and Law
• Timely documentation submission as soon as possible and within 24 hours from the patient encounter.
• Team and Interpersonal Skills
• Demonstrates strong conflict resolution skills.
• Understands and follows the organizational structure and reporting lines when addressing problems.
• Possesses mindfulness skills, strong self awareness, and emotional management in a team environment
• Able to establish, maintain, and promote strong and cooperative working relationships with all staff.
• Attends and participates in meetings and quality improvement activities as required.
• Serves as a member of committees as requested.
• Monitors CCM’s behavioral health program, identifying problems related to patient services and making recommendations for improvement.
• Furthers the mission of the organization through active support of the strategic goals and CCM values.
• Safety and Compliance
• Attend all required in-service and external training related to Safety and Compliance.
• Read, watch safety & health videos, and adhere to all policies and procedures in Safety and Health Guidebook.

Skills

Healthcare background

Organization skills

Documentation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethical standards

TB clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Training/education in clinical field

Job description

Malama I Ke Ola Health Center in Maui seeks a compassionate Referral Specialist to coordinate patient referrals to specialists, arrange authorizations, and keep referrals moving with insurers and providers. You will work closely with CCM staff to ensure timely access to care for underserved communities, maintain documentation, and support ethical and legal standards in patient referrals.

Experience in healthcare, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex