Referral Specialist: Care Coordination & Navigation

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care's Aurora Medical Group in Park Ridge is seeking a Referral Specialist to support providers, connect with patients, and ensure a seamless, compassionate experience.

You will manage the centralized referral process, monitor discharge planning for cost-effective, quality outcomes, and participate in education and utilization management within an ambulatory care setting.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm or 8:30am–5:00pm, with a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• AA Degree or equivalent is required.
• 3-4 years experience in a managed care organization, hospital or physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and navigation of the centralized referral process.
• Coordinate and monitor discharge planning to provide cost effective care and quality outcomes.
• Participate in education and utilization management activities.

Education

AA Degree or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health Care's Aurora Medical Group in Park Ridge is seeking a Referral Specialist to support providers, connect with patients, and ensure a seamless, compassionate experience.

You will manage the centralized referral process, monitor discharge planning for cost-effective, quality outcomes, and participate in education and utilization management within an ambulatory care setting.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm or 8:30am–5:00pm, with a collaborative, patient-centered environment.