Referral coordinator los angeles - united states, losangeles

Apla health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the lgbt and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by hiv. we are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. we provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout los angeles county, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; prep counseling and management; health education and hiv prevention; and std screening and treatment. for people living with hiv, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the vance north necessities of life program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the lgbt and hiv communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. for more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.

we offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
we offer:
• medical insurance
• dental insurance (no cost for employee)
• vision insurance (no cost for employee)
• long term disability
• group term life and ad&d insurance
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending accounts
• 10 paid holidays
• 5 personal days
• 10 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• metro reimbursement or free parking
• employer matched 403b retirement plan
this is a great opportunity to make a difference!

position summary:
the referral coordinator will provide patient care services under the direction of a licensed health care provider. this includes handling referrals, health follow-ups and coordination services.

essential duties and responsibilities:
 coordinates and manages authorizations for referrals from our primary care providers to outside providers, including to medical specialists and outside facilities for special testing.
 coordinates and manages authorizations for certain medications and treatments when this is required by patients medical insurance plans.
 facilitates and ensures the receipt of consult notes and test results after a patient has been referred to an outside provider.
 communicates with primary care provider (pcp) to inform of any delays or barriers to patients care.
 serves as clinic liaison to outside agencies and partners.
 communicates with supervisor when unable to process all referrals or follow-ups to avoid delays.
 carries out patient discharge processes; clarifies and provides patients with follow up care instructions and referrals.

other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

requirements:
training and experience:
high school diploma or ged. proficient use of microsoft office and electronic health records. bilingual in spanish/ english preferred.

knowledge of:
 basic medical terminology and patient care methods and techniques.
 methods and standard procedures for the maintenance of medical records.
 safety policies and safe practices applicable to the work.
 effective communication skills; general computer knowledge.

ability to:
 communicate effectively with people of various educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
 understand and follow written and oral instructions from physicians, mid-level providers and nurses and apply departmental policies, procedures and protocols applicable to work.
 communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
 operate a computer and standard business software.
 maintain highly confidential personal and medical information in accordance to hipaa regulations.
 exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity and sound judgment in dealing with a variety of people in a variety of sensitive situations.
 establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, patients and others encountered in the course of work.

working conditions/physical requirements:
this is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. the position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

special requirements:
covid vaccination is required and apla health will consider accommodations for disability- and religious-based reasons.
equal opportunity employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.

visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link

address:3717 s. la brea ave

more info: compensation: $21.20 - $24.91 hourly. salary is commensurate with experience. employment type: full-time job title: referral coordinator non-profit organization


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healthcare
United States, losangeles
2022-07-06
2022-08-05
1693118
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