Referral Access & Intake Specialist

UC Health; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Full Time Referral Intake Coordinator to support centralized referral intake for ambulatory services. You will receive referrals via multiple channels and accurately transcribe information into the EHR while ensuring completeness and proper routing.

The role emphasizes high volumes, data accuracy, and collaboration with Access Center teams to resolve intake issues and support timely patient access to care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: No experience required. 0-6 months preferred in healthcare, data entry, referral management, patient access, medical office administration, or another detail‑oriented service environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized referral intake and transcription support for ambulatory services.
• Process referrals submitted via fax, email, and electronic sources; transcribe into EHR and referral workflows.
• Verify patient demographics and routing information; ensure completeness and accuracy of referrals.
• Route referrals to appropriate department or queue according to established workflows.
• Collaborate with Access Center teams and ambulatory departments to resolve intake or routing issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

EHR navigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UC Health is seeking a Full Time Referral Intake Coordinator to support centralized referral intake for ambulatory services. You will receive referrals via multiple channels and accurately transcribe information into the EHR while ensuring completeness and proper routing.

The role emphasizes high volumes, data accuracy, and collaboration with Access Center teams to resolve intake issues and support timely patient access to care.