Referral Coordinator

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Referral Coordinator

Location: Portland, OR 97239
Position: Referral Coordinator
Pay Rate: $25.80/hr
Duration: 13 weeks
Expected Shift: 40 hrs/week
800-430pm

Remote
Must live in Portland metro area

JOB SUMMARY
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree and 2 years work experience working in ambulatory health care clinic OR Associate's degree and 4 years work experience working in ambulatory health care clinic OR HS Diploma and 6 years work experience working in ambulatory health care clinic

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide descriptive statements which outline the purpose of the position.
This position is responsible for triage, facilitation, and problem-solving of all referrals and faxes received for OHSU from external sources. This position ensures that all incoming referrals are processed according to OHSU standards and procedures. The incumbent spends most of their day receiving incoming referrals to OHSU from external providers in the community. With a high degree of attention to detail, this incumbent ensures that all items received are accurate and complete. They use department policies and procedures to enter the referral into Epic (OHSU’s chosen EMR). Once in Epic the referral routes to the appropriate clinic New Patient To Schedule work queue. This position is responsible for not only the initial data entry but also identifying challenges and barriers for our patients through this process. This position communicates with, referring providers and other clinicians to ensure we have the most up to date and accurate information to process the referral. This position reaches out to request only basic demographic and referral information if required to complete a referral which has been received but is found to be incomplete. This position will also support the Connected Care Center.
A successful incumbent is one who enjoys a high level of data entry work while paying very close attention to details. They are able to provide clear feedback to the manager about challenges and barriers experienced in the process. They offer ideas for solutions. They always keep the patient as the focus. This candidate would find great success in knowing that each referral entered and worked each day was directly making a difference in a patient’s life.
This position serves as a member of the Ambulatory Access Services department, which is responsible to support the systems and operations of ambulatory practices, professional service and hospital departments.
Workflows supported by the AAS department include: patient appointment scheduling, new patient visit preparation, referrals entry and triage. The department supports its customers in workflows that start when the external referral is received to when the patient initially calls to obtain services, through their arrival in clinic


Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.


This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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