Primary Care Referral Coordinator

Benton-County-Oregon; Corvallis (OR); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous time off

Zero-premium health insurance

Retirement contributions

Wellness program

Employer-paid AD&D and Life

Salary range: $46,463-$66,684

Résumé du poste

Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC) is seeking a Primary Care Referral Coordinator to process internal referrals to outside providers and specialists. You will understand medical needs, document actions, and communicate with patients while documenting work in the electronic health record.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with paid time off, zero-premium health insurance, retirement contributions, and an award-winning wellness program, along with employer-paid life

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; AND 4 years of administrative experience including office support duties, reception, clerical functions or related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Receives and processes internal referrals from the care team to outside providers and specialists.
• Documents the medical need, action requested, and insurance considerations.
• Communicates with patients and documents work in the electronic health record.

Connaissances

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Organized / multi-task

Teamwork

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Benton County is looking for a Primary Care Referral Coordinator to join our team!

The Referral Coordinator receives and processes internal referrals from the care team to outside providers and specialists. This work includes understanding the medical need documented, action requested by the provider, working with patient requests and insurance companies, sending communication to patients, and clearly and consistently documenting work in the electronic health record.

Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC)

The CHC opened as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 2004. It is the medical home for over 9,000 patients across five clinics and two counties. Our clinics are located in Corvallis, Monroe, Lebanon, and Sweet Home.

The CHC provides physical, behavioral, dental care, and medical treatment for substance use disorders. The Health Centers utilize the clinical team to support patients in accessing health. We are committed to improving health outcomes through a medical home model with a strong focus on prevention and disease management. The CHC sites are all Patient Center Primary Care Home (PCPCH) certified at a high level. Our organization serves communities with Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) ratings between 10 and 13 (https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/hpsa-find).

First review of applications is scheduled for November 8, 2026.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

BENEFITS

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Reimbursement account.
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs.
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range of: $46,463 - $66,684
  • This position is eligible for up to two salary raises within your first year. Increases may be given at the end of the 6-month probationary period, depending on starting salary, and at the 1-year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: [e-mail]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED; AND
• 4 years of administrative experience including office support duties, reception, clerical functions or related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• Valid Oregon driver's license or ability to obtain upon hire. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong customer service focus
• Self-motivated and organized, able to manage competing priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, in writing, on the phone, and in-person
• Oriented towards teamwork
• Resourceful and focused on problem-solving
• Able to follow through with tasks and detail oriented

Working & Living in Benton County

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all".

Rachel Smith, Primary Care Clinical Practice Manager

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Helpful links and contact information

Learn more about Benton County

Understanding the County Application Process

JobInterest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.