Patient Access & Referral Coordinator

Oak Valley Hospital District; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Hospital District is seeking a dynamic Referral Specialist to coordinate patient referrals and manage clerical tasks for our clinics. The role emphasizes excellent patient communication and collaboration with multiple provider offices.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and a current AHA BLS certification is required. The position supports hospital-based care in Oakdale, with a focus on efficient referral processing, insurance verification, and timely scheduling of appointments

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate office equipment (copy machine, fax, adding machine and computer).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Current AHA BLS.

Responsibilities

• Referral Clerk performs clerical duties, obtaining referrals for patients and coordinating referrals.
• Verifies insurance coverage and obtains prior authorizations.
• Collects medical history and physicals as required and schedules appointments.
• Works with multiple provider offices and insurance companies with continual follow-up.

Skills

Clerical skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oak Valley Hospital District is seeking a dynamic Referral Specialist to coordinate patient referrals and manage clerical tasks for our clinics. The role emphasizes excellent patient communication and collaboration with multiple provider offices.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and a current AHA BLS certification is required. The position supports hospital-based care in Oakdale, with a focus on efficient referral processing, insurance verification, and timely scheduling of appointments