Referral Coordinator-Cabrini at ACCESS Community Health Network

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

20.48

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EPIC System, Referral Management, Order Entry, Documentation Standards, Clinical Guidelines, Patient Outreach, Appointment Scheduling, Work Queue Monitoring, Referral Leakage Prevention, Triage Guidelines, Workflow Optimization, Microsoft Office Suite, Bilingual/Spanish, Patient Access, Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We do not discriminate for any reason. We welcome talented individuals who believe in our mission, drive the organization forward, and recognize the positive impact they can bring to our communities. Position Summary The Referrals Coordinator – Internal Referrals is responsible for managing the full internal referral lifecycle within the EPIC system, from order entry through referral closure. This role ensures referrals meet documentation standards, internal clinical guidelines, and service-level expectations while maintaining accurate tracking within designated work queues. The position supports timely patient access, minimizes referral leakage, and promotes compliance with established internal workflows. Core Job Responsibilities Conduct proactive patient outreach to provide education regarding internal referral processes, appointment preparation, and next steps, ensuring patient understanding and engagement. Coordinate with internal sites to ensure appointments are scheduled, and patients receive necessary appointment options. Coordinate scheduling across internal departments to ensure timely appointment access in alignment with established turnaround time standards and service-level expectations. Monitor and reconcile internal referral work queues daily, resolving scheduling barriers, documentation deficiencies, and workflow errors to prevent referral leakage. Route referrals accurately to internal specialty departments using established service line mapping and scheduling protocols. Apply internal triage guidelines to appropriately prioritize high acuity versus routine referrals, escalating urgent cases according to policy. Collaborate with specialty departments, site leadership, and central scheduling teams to optimize referral workflows and reduce delays in patient access. Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, training activities, and process optimization efforts to enhance internal specialty access and referral efficiency. Address open referrals according to policy and procedures. Other duties as assigned. Requirements/Preferences High school diploma or GED required Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical office or health care environment in patient registration, referrals, medical assisting or customer service. 1 year EHR systems experience, preferred, EPIC a plus Bilingual/Spanish preferred Beginning proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Working Conditions/Equipment Normal office environment regularly Health Center environment occasionally Local travel between health centers and community events is required; mode of transportation required If personal vehicle is employed, a current driver’s license and proof of insurance is required ACCESS is a Network of Federally Qualified Health Centers treating patients on the frontlines of community-based health care. Depending on position applied/being recruited for, candidates may be required to be vaccinated against communicable diseases and provide supporting documentation proving that they are properly vaccinated, or apply for religious and/or medical vaccination exemption as a part of the application process. The pay ranges provided represent the minimum to mid-range for positions. Actual compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors including years of experience, educational background, market conditions, and available grant funding.

Responsibilities

The Referral Coordinator manages the full internal referral lifecycle within the EPIC system, from order entry through closure, ensuring compliance with documentation standards and clinical guidelines. Responsibilities include proactive patient outreach, coordinating scheduling across internal departments, and monitoring work queues to resolve barriers and prevent referral leakage.