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Job description
Join our team as a Referral Specialist at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR!
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
We invite you to explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!
Position Highlights:
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
$19.87-$24.35/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do:
Manages work queues regarding referral activity on a daily basis to ensure timely processing and/or completion
Assists with patient referrals for additional services needed with internal and external medical facilities
Assists with patient insurance authorization
Assists with appointment setup as needed
Coordinates follow up between referral source and patient
Ensures chart notes and follow up documentation is linked to referral
Provides translated educational materials and directions to patients when necessary
Processes incoming correspondence and responds to calls, emails, and faxes
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Associates Degree or Certificate from an accredited technical school preferred
One year's experience working in an office setting, preferably a medical or dental office
Two year's experience working in a medical and/or dental front office setting, with insurance referrals and authorizations preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 9
This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved.
Knowledge of or ability to learn medical terminology required
Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and complete projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Visit our website at to learn more about our organization!
Worksite address
donald, OR, 97020, US
Who can apply
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