Referral Coordinator

Blue-Ridge-Health; Columbus (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) retirement with company match

9 paid holidays

PTO & personal days

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Referral Coordinator to join our Clinical Team in Columbus, NC. This role schedules referral and specialty appointments and maintains patient records within our clinical workflow.

Starting pay is $19.69 per hour, with higher compensation possible based on experience, certifications, bilingual status, and other factors. The position is full-time and on-site, with a focus on accurate, timely patient care and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• LPN or MA with primary care/ambulatory care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures and terminology.
• Experience with EMR systems and/or referral coordination preferred.
• Ability to organize, communicate and perform detailed functions.

Responsibilities

• Schedule referral and specialty appointments for patients.
• Maintain electronic medical records per departmental guidelines.
• Ensure follow-up for referral appointments through communication with providers and patients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Referral coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Medical Assistant (MA)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Full Time Clerical Columbus, NC, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1818

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Referral Coordinator to be part of our Clinical Team.

Starting pay of $19.69 hourly. Higher starting compensation considered based upon experience, certifications, bilingual status, etc.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement ac count with company matching
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

What You'll Do:

The Referral Coordinator is an integral member of the clinical team of BRH and works in cooperation with the medical providers to schedule referral and specialty appointments for our patients. The Referral Coordinator assumes the responsibility for electronic medical records maintenance according to the departmental guidelines and ensures follow-up for referral appointments through communication with medical providers and BRCHS patients.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant with primary care/ambulatory care clinical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures and terminology required.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and/or previous referral coordination preferred.
• Ability to organize, communicate and perform detailed functions required.

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.