Referral Coordinator

Cardinal Health; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cardinal Health La Jolla, CA is seeking a Referral Coordinator to coordinate patient referrals, maintain records, and facilitate communications among patients, providers, and insurers.

The role supports front office activities, including phone coverage, patient scheduling, and medical records scanning. Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred and will help serve a diverse patient base in the La Jolla area.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Medical Office experience required.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Must have some experience managing the referral process
• Bilingual in Spanish , highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient referrals
• Maintain accurate records of referrals and patient interactions in the database
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and insurance companies to facilitate care
• Monitor referral status and resolve any issues or delays promptly
• Educate patients on referral processes and available services
• Support front office with patient scheduling
• Assist with answering of phones
• Help with medical records scanning

Skills

Medical Office Experience

Spanish bilingual

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Referral Coordinator### Referral CoordinatorApply: In-Person: CA-La Jolla-cCARE: Full time: Posted Today: 20189983***What Clinical Services contributes to Cardinal Health*** Business & Administrative Support is responsible for assisting general business operations by providing an array of administrative and data support activities. The Medical Administration and Data job family supports the effective operation of a healthcare organization by managing administrative tasks, patient data, and medical records. This job family ensures the flow of information, maintaining patient confidentiality and supports clinical staff. **Responsibilities*** Coordinate patient referrals* Maintain accurate records of referrals and patient interactions in the database.* Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and insurance companies to facilitate care.* Monitor referral status and resolve any issues or delays promptly.* Educate patients on referral processes and available services.* Support front office with patient scheduling* Assist with answering of phones* Help with medical records scanning**Qualifications*** 1-3 years of Medical Office experience required* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred* Must have some experience managing the referral process* Bilingual in Spanish , highly preferred**What is expected of you and others at this level*** Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks* Works on routine assignments that require basic problem resolution* Refers to policies and past practices for guidance* Receives general direction on standard work; receives detailed instruction on new assignments* Consults with supervisor or senior peers on complex and unusual problems **Location**cCARE La Jolla9850 Genesse Ave., Suite 560La Jolla, CA 92037 **Anticipated hourly range:** $23.00 per hour - $28.93 per hour**Bonus eligible:** No**Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.* Medical, dental and vision coverage* Paid time off plan* Health savings account (HSA)* 401k savings plan* Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay* Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)* Short- and long-term disability coverage* Work-Life resources* Paid parental leave* Healthy lifestyle programs **Application window anticipated to close:** 11/21/2026 \\*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.