Referral Coordinator
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Location: Steward Medical Group - NorthPosted Date: 7/26/2024Job Type: Full TimeDepartment: 1107.72091 Hawthorn Util/Referral MgmtAre you looking for an exciting, professional career with a company that treats each individual with dignity and respect? We take pride in our work and organization, knowing that we each make a difference in the lives of our patients every day!Steward Medical Group at Hawthorn Medical Associates is looking for an enthusiastic, professional Referral Coordinator with a positive attitude, along with the ability to work both independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment! The successful candidate will:* Acquire and implement referrals for those patients with upcoming visits in-house and outside HMA.* Maintain strict confidentiality.* Follow referral processes to ensure that the minimum standards set within the SMG/HMA network are met as they pertain to referral review.* Comply with referral management goals. The RC interacts with HMA administrators, site managers, PCP's and the Medical Director, in these efforts to ensure that patient flow and office procedures are not negatively impacted by changes in referral management requirements.* Concurrently review with the PCP those referrals that fail to meet established guidelines. Under the direction of the PCP, the RC will explore possible alternatives to referrals which fall outside the recommended guidelines.* Follow the processes necessary to track referral activity under the direction of the department Director.* Requires autonomy in decision-making using sound judgment based on factual information, using established industry guidelines.** Qualifications:* Three to five years experience in a health care delivery system.* Advanced computer skills include knowledge of spreadsheets.