Referral Coordinator at ChenMed

North Lauderdale, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

23.56

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Medical Terminology, Detail-Oriented, Multi-Tasking, Phone Etiquette, Team-Oriented, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, CPT Coding, ICD Coding, HCPCS Coding, Communication Skills, Referral Coordination, Documentation, Patient Scheduling, Healthcare

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

We’re unique. You should be, too. We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team. The Care Coordinator is a highly visible customer service and patient-focused role. The incumbent in this role works directly with our patient population and their families, insurance representatives and outside vendors, physicians, clinicians and other medical personnel to ensure the referral process runs smoothly. He/She operates in a dynamic and professional environment to ensure the highest level of quality healthcare is delivered to our members. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates and processes patient referrals to completion with precision, detail and accuracy. Definition of completion: Prioritizes HPP patients in Primary Care Physicians panel, stats, expedites and orders over 5 days. Orders have been approved (when needed). Schedules patient (Preferred Providers List of Specialist) and notifies them of appointment information, including, date, time, location, etc. Uses Web IVR to generate authorizations (Availity, Careplus, Healthhelp NIA and any other approved web IVR for authorization processing). Completes orders with proper documentation on where patient is scheduled and how patient was notified. Referrals have been sent to specialist office & confirmed receipt. Prepares and actively participates during physician/clinician daily huddles utilizing RITS Huddle Portal and huddle guide. Effectively communicates the physicians/clinicians needs or outstanding items regarding to patients. Enters all Inpatient and Outpatient elective procedures in HITS tool. Ensures patient's external missed appointment are rescheduled and communicated to the physician/clinician. Participates in Super Huddle and provides updates on high priority patients referrals. Addresses referral based phone calls for Primary Care Physicians panel. Completes and addresses phone messages within 24 hours of call. Checks out patients based on their assigned physician/clinician. (Note: If assigned Care Coordinator is unavailable at the time of check out, a colleague shall assist patient. This process does not apply to Care Specialist) Retrieves consultation notes from the consult tracking tool. Follows up on all Home Health and DME orders to ensure patient receives services ordered. Provide extraordinary customer service to all internal and external customers (including patients and other ChenMed Medical team members) at all times. Utilization of patient messaging tools. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, HCPCS and ICD coding desired Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task. Must be open to cross-functionally training in referrals and back office duties Able to exercise proper phone etiquette with the ability to navigate proficiently through computer software systems Team-oriented with the ability to work extremely well with patients, colleagues, physicians and other personnel in a professional and courteous manner Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and timely complete tasks Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, database, and presentation software Ability and willingness to travel locally within the market up to 10% of the time Spoken and written fluency in English; Bilingual a plus PAY RANGE: $16.5 - $23.56 Hourly EMPLOYEE BENEFITS https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day. Current Employee apply HERE Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE to apply #LI-Onsite Who We Are ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors. Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations. Our mission To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability. Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.

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Responsibilities

The Referral Coordinator coordinates and processes patient referrals, ensuring they are completed with precision and accuracy. This role involves direct interaction with patients, families, and medical personnel to facilitate a smooth referral process.