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Referral Coordinator - Dr. Morley & Dr. Carale (Full-Time) - Physician's Clinic - Dr. Morley & Dr. Carale
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may apply online through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may also be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Summary:
- Demonstrates excellent patient relations skills on the phone and in-person, e.g. smiles, cheerfully greet patients, engages all patients in a genuine, warm and caring manner.
- Ensure complete and accurate patient demographics and current insurance information.
- Processes patient referrals to specialty providers by preparing medical charts and records for referral patient visits and providing appropriate clinical information to specialist.
- Obtain authorizations for patient referrals to specialists, diagnostic testing and procedures. Advise physician if authorization request is denied.
- Reviews details and expectations about the referral with patients.
- Maintain ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referrals by recording all referrals into referral log book, or EHR documentation if available.
- Acts as a resource for patients or providers who have questions or problems relating to referrals.
- Ensure that referrals are addressed in a timely manner, prioritizing urgent items appropriately.
- Identify and utilize cultural, language and community resources. Establish and maintain relationships with identified service providers.
- When necessary, assist back office personnel by providing MA duties (if applicable)
- When necessary, assist front office personnel by provide office assistant duties (if applicable).
- Maintains regular consistent attendance, personal appearance, punctuality, and adherence to applicable health and safety procedures
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Skill/Education Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent (required).
- Must possess CPR certification (required).
- Must respect patients’ rights to privacy and confidentiality.
- Spanish language fluency is preferred.
- Experience working with PC based computer operations.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- Loan Repayment: AVRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Gym membership discount
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $15.00 - $21.79 per/hour
Ref Code: 4126.080003.003
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
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