Referral Case Specialist Temp Position at South Central Family Health Cent

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

47840.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Customer Service, Data Collection, Financial Screening, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Project Management, Referral Coordination, Teamwork, Communication, Health Education, Detail-Oriented, Multi-Tasking, MS Office Suite, EHR Software, Care Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Title: Referral Case Specialist – (Temp Position) Base Salary Range: $45,760 - $47,840 FTE: Full-time, Non-Exempt Seeking a skilled and dedicated Referral Case Specialist for a temporary position who wants to make a difference in our community. We want to hear from you if you thrive in a fast-paced, caring, and compassionate environment! Our Mission: The Mission of South-Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse Community of inner city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services. General Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Referral & Medical Administrator, Referrals Case Specialist is responsible for coordinating interdepartmental patient referrals, processing referrals on the EMR and population software applications to ensure compliance with federal, state, or Health Plan specific requirements. Responsible for collecting data regarding quality measures and preparing reports for internal and external reporting purposes. The ideal candidate will have to perform some of the following essential duties. Provide day-to-day care coordination activities and referral follow-up from various medical departments, such as Women’s Health (OB), pediatrics, behavioral health, dental etc. Process and track all department referrals on daily basis on NextGen EHR and patient population software Follow up on internal dental referrals and close completed referrals Schedule patients and manage patient referrals for dental specialty programs in conjunction with UCLA CBCE programs: Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Pediatric Dentistry, as applicable Financial screening of patients, insurance or other medical coverage verification. Follows up on all specialists’ reports for medical providers Conducts culturally appropriate Multi-Component Care Plans and update as needed on a quarterly basis Assists the Referral Medical Manager with administrative duties on programs as it applies to Medi-Cal Managed Care, Healthy Families, and CPSP. Maintains close working relationships with case managers, social services, and admitting staff, to successfully coordinate available services. Responsible for ensuring the integrity and quality of Women’s health services delivered in the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP), Family Planning, OB/GYN, and other referral-related - services. Provide referrals to WIC, dental, counseling services, family planning, and/or other community resources based on patient needs. Collaborate with other departments (Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Dental and Primary Care) to connect patient to other services as part of their care. Utilize i2i tracks' perinatal tracking to collect and document all UDS prenatal data and keep data up to date throughout the pregnancy and postpartum. Received mental health referrals on i2i and close completed referrals on Nextgen. Mail out letters (follow-up letters, referrals and re-engagement) Manage and coordinate client appointments efficiently, utilizing organizational systems and communication channels to ensure timely access to behavioral health services. Send test actions to medical providers to inform them about the patient’s mental health services. Provide education and information to patients and their families, paying particular attention to providing education in a manner most suitable for an effective client learning experience. Qualifications and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required AA/AS Degree preferred Completion of a formal health education program required, preferably at Associate of Science level. Bilingual/bi-literate English/Spanish required Must have a minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in a clinical setting Knowledge of health education issues as they pertain to family planning, the prevention of STD’s, appropriate self-care, and other psycho–social issues surrounding chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Skills and Abilities: Good written, oral, and customer service skills Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills Proficient in MS Office Suite, Word, Excel, type 40 wpm Ability to handle multiple phone lines Multi-task and detail - oriented Ability to work well in a team environment, remains motivated, is self-directed, and demonstrates initiative. Licensure and Certifications: Current California Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance

Responsibilities

The Referral Case Specialist is responsible for coordinating interdepartmental patient referrals and processing them to ensure compliance with various requirements. They also collect data regarding quality measures and prepare reports for internal and external purposes.