Referral Assistant

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks a Referral Specialist in Indianapolis, IN. The role supports Oncology Leadership and Health Information Management, scheduling referrals with MD Anderson and coordinating medical information flow to and from physicians.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, and graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or HIM experience is preferred; two years in a physician office or HIM setting is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a physician office, HIM department, or medical related position.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant training program or HIM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Oncology Leadership Team and Health Information Management Leadership, the Referral Specialist performs all aspects of the referral duties, including scheduling appointments and referrals with MD Anderson and all other referral specialists.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and other staff to coordinate the delivery and receipt of medical information.
• Serves as the leader in the Community Regional Cancer Center North Health Information Management (HIM) department, overseeing the work that is completed, and ensuring adherence to Network HIM policies and procedures.

Skills

Scheduling software

Billing software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training program

HIM experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Web-based applications

Scheduling software

Billing software

Job description

Community Physician Network Indianapolis Southside

1
Indianapolis , IN 46227
United States

Shift

Day Job

Hours

Monday through Friday 8-430
In person training CHN-North

Job Location

The Referral Specialist position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Duties

• Under the direction of the Oncology Leadership Team and Health Information Management Leadership, the Referral Specialist performs all aspects of the referral duties, including scheduling appointments and referrals with MD Anderson and all other referral specialists.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and other staff to coordinate the delivery and receipt of medical information.
• Serves as the leader in the Community Regional Cancer Center North Health Information Management (HIM) department, overseeing the work that is completed, and ensuring adherence to Network HIM policies and procedures.

Experience

Two years of experience in a physician office, HIM department, or medical related position.

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant training program or HIM experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work with peers in a team situation and follow specific directions.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients.
• Functional and technical understanding of applicable scheduling and billing software, Internet, Excel, Word, email, and web based applications.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Keywords

Referral, HIM, health information management

Ranked among the nation's most integrated healthcare systems, Community Health Network is Central Indiana's leader in providing convenient access to exceptional healthcare services, where and when patients need them - in hospitals, health pavilions and doctor's offices, as well as workplaces, schools and homes. Exceptional care, simply delivered.

Community is a non-profit health system that is deeply committed to the communities we serve with more than 200 sites of care and affiliates throughout Central Indiana. Guided by our PRIIDE Values - Patients First, Relationships, Integrity, Innovation, Dedication and Excellence - our team of caregivers is committed to providing an exceptional experience with every life we touch.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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