Referral Coordinator

Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

403(b) retirement plan with company-m

9 paid holidays

PTO and Personal Day accrual

Job summary

Blue Ridge Health is seeking a Referral Coordinator to join our clinical team in Columbus, NC. This role supports scheduling referral and specialty appointments and maintains patient records in our EMR system.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, with LPN/MA experience in primary care preferred, and strong organizational and communication skills to ensure accurate referral follow-ups.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedule referral and specialty appointments for patients in coordination with medical providers.
• Maintain electronic medical records according to departmental guidelines and ensure follow-up for referral appointments.
• Communicate with medical providers and BRCHS patients to follow up on referrals.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support patient care workflows.

Skills

LPN/MA experience

Medical terminology

EMR experience

Referral coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Full Time Clerical Columbus, NC, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1818

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Referral Coordinator to be partof 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.