Patient Referral Coordinator - Centralized Referrals (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)

Enloe Medical Center, Inc.; Chico, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No premium medical plan

Dental and vision coverage

Employer matching retirement plan

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Enloe Medical Center is seeking a Patient Referral Coordinator for its Centralized Referrals team in Chico, CA. The role involves verifying patient demographics, processing referrals and new packets, and updating the EMR daily.

Strong communication with Financial Coordinators ensures valid authorizations prior to patient visits. Two years of related medical front/back office experience or six months in Clinic Registration at Enloe Health is expected, with a patient-focused approach and solid

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a medical front office or back-office setting and two years clerical and data entry experience OR Six months experience as a Clinic Registration Rep at Enloe Health
• Experience with medical terminology and data entry in EMR environments
• Familiarity with insurance verification and authorizations processes

Responsibilities

• Verify and update patient demographic data.
• Process and track departmental referrals and new patient packets.
• Enter data into the EMR daily.
• Communicate with Financial Coordinators to confirm insurance authorizations.
• Maintain orderly work environment and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Planning skills

Problem solving

Patient-focused

Data entry

Technical competence

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Database knowledge

Job description

## Patient Referral Coordinator - Centralized Referrals (Full-Time, Temporary, Days)Apply: Chico, CA - Lassen Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR106529ENL Centralized ReferralsCompensation range:$22.36 - $30.19Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experienceShift: Days Shift length: 8 Hours Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday Hours per pay period: 80Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.POSITION SUMMARY:The Patient Referral Coordinator is responsible for verifying and updating patient demographic data and verifying insurance eligibility. The Patient Referral Coordinator is responsible for collecting and processing departmental referrals, new patient packets, external reports, and data entry into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) on a daily basis. The Patient Referral Coordinator is responsible for communicating with Financial Coordinators to ensure insurance authorizations are valid for procedures, tests, or treatments the patient must have *before* initial visit with the provider. This would include scans, medications, x-rays, biopsies, and any other treatments/procedures. The Patient Referral Coordinator creates a friendly, cooperative impression throughout all interactions with internal and external customers and works independently to prioritize and manage multiple functions in fast-paced environment. The Patient Referral Coordinator is responsible for establishing and maintaining an orderly work environment that supports the smooth operations for the Clinic/Department. The Patient Referral Coordinator attends assigned meetings.EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:Minimum:Two years of experience in a medical front office or back-office setting and two years clerical and data entry experience **OR** Six months experience as a Clinic Registration Rep at Enloe Health Desired:Prior office experience in specialty being hired for (ie Women’s health, Oncology, etc)Prior medical billing experienceMedical terminologyDatabase knowledgeData research and report compositionInternet useElectronic Medical Record SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:Must demonstrate technical competence, communication skills, good organization, planning skills, creative problem solving and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Demonstrates knowledge of specialty specific diagnoses. Able to communicate in a knowledgeable and articulate manner with physicians and nurses regarding patient status and care required. Able to work with other department staff and all other hospital personnel in professional, positive, efficient, and tactful manner. Able to deal with the public in a professional and tactful manner, as it relates to questions or concerns regarding patient’s conditions, status and care preferred. Ability to interface with all hospital departments so that the resources may be utilized to maximize patient care in an expedient fashion. Must be able to change priorities with the ever-changing patient status and subsequent workloads required. Must possess computer data entry skills. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.# **Benefits Information**Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:* $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance* Prescription and dental group insurance* Retirement with employer match* Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned* Extended Sick Leave* Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care* Employee Assistance Program* Educational AssistancePlease visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.