Referral Specialist

Salud Medical Center; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR is seeking a Referral Specialist to manage referral workflows, assist with patient referrals, and coordinate insurance authorizations. The role supports appointments and translation needs, with bilingual English/Spanish required and ALTA-grade compensation for biligualization.

The position offers full-time hours, bilingual pay uplift, and strong benefits including health insurance and retirement options, serving our community across multiple clinics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or certificate preferred.
• 1 year experience in an office setting, preferably in medical/dental offices.
• 2 years in medical/dental front office with insurance referrals/authorizations preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required at level 9.
• ALTA score of 9 qualifies for bilingual differential compensation.

Responsibilities

• Manages referral work queues daily to ensure timely processing and completion.
• Assists with patient referrals for services with internal and external facilities.
• Assist with patient insurance authorization.
• Assist with appointment setup as needed.
• Coordinate follow up between referral source and patient.
• Ensure chart notes and follow-up documentation are linked to referrals.
• Provide translated educational materials and directions to patients as needed.
• Process incoming correspondence and respond to calls, emails, and faxes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or Certificate

Tools

Office software

Medical terminology

Job description

Position Title: Referral Specialist

City: Woodburn

State/Territory: US-OR

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 17294

Join our team as a Referral Specialist at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• $19.87-$24.35/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Manages work queues regarding referral activity on a daily basis to ensure timely processing and/or completion
• Assists with patient referrals for additional services needed with internal and external medical facilities
• Assists with patient insurance authorization
• Assists with appointment setup as needed
• Coordinates follow up between referral source and patient
• Ensures chart notes and follow up documentation is linked to referral
• Provides translated educational materials and directions to patients when necessary
• Processes incoming correspondence and responds to calls, emails, and faxes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Associates Degree or Certificate from an accredited technical school preferred
• One year's experience working in an office setting, preferably a medical or dental office
• Two year's experience working in a medical and/or dental front office setting, with insurance referrals and authorizations preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 9
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn medical terminology required
• Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and complete projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.