Referral Specialist Oakdale Clinic

Oak Valley Hospital District; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Valley Hospital District is seeking a dynamic Referral Specialist to coordinate patient referrals and manage clerical tasks for our clinics. The role emphasizes excellent patient communication and collaboration with multiple provider offices.

Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, and a current AHA BLS certification is required. The position supports hospital-based care in Oakdale, with a focus on efficient referral processing, insurance verification, and timely scheduling of appointments

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate office equipment (copy machine, fax, adding machine and computer).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Current AHA BLS.

Responsibilities

• Referral Clerk performs clerical duties, obtaining referrals for patients and coordinating referrals.
• Verifies insurance coverage and obtains prior authorizations.
• Collects medical history and physicals as required and schedules appointments.
• Works with multiple provider offices and insurance companies with continual follow-up.

Skills

Clerical skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Oak Valley Hospital District is currently seeking a dynamic Referral Specialist for our clinics who will embrace our mission, vision, and values. This individual must have a passion for nursing excellence and be willing to provide outstanding patient and family supported care.

Created to provide residents of Oakdale and the surrounding rural communities with access to superior quality medical information, treatment and care, Oak Valley Hospital District was formed in 1968 and has evolved to meet the changing medical needs of the local community. With a hospital and emergency department, skilled nursing facility, four healthcare clinics, occupational healthcare clinic, and an ambulance company, OVHD is well equipped to care of our incredible community.

WHY WORK HERE?

Oak Valley Hospital District features a staff that provides compassionate critical care and delivers exceptional patient experiences. We offer a competitive salary, one-on-one patient care, and regular evaluations.

Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance, EAP, 401(a) pension plan, optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans with immediate eligibility, and a tuition reimbursement program. Beyond an outstanding benefit package, we take pride in hiring and working with the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels high quality patient care.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• employer-paid life insurance
• EAP
• 401(a) pension plan
• optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans with immediate eligibility
• a tuition reimbursement program

Referral Clerk is responsible performs clerical duties, obtaining referrals for patients and coordinating patient referrals. They will also verifying insurance coverage, getting prior authorizations, collecting medical history and physicals as required and schedule appointments. The referral clerk will work with multiple provider offices and insurance companies and continual follow up.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Ability to operate office equipment (copy machine, fax, adding machine and computer)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Current AHA BLS