What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Center Associate I position at Harris Health?
About Us
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
JOB SUMMARY: Support the service by maintaining records and coordinating appointments, referrals and registration and using their clerical expertise to advance the organization and productivity of the unit. Requires multitasking in a fast pace environment and must be enthusiastic self-starter.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma with 2 years college preferred
Work Experience: 2 years relevant work experience in Healthcare facility
Equipment Operated:PC, FAX, PHONES
Special Requirements
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Other Skills
Medical Terms, P.C., Typing (wpm 30)
Advanced Education
Advance Training/Specialty: Associates Degree in Business Administration preferred.
Work Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute
Other Requirements: Minimum score of 80% on OPAC Customer Service Test