What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Specialists position at Lana'i Community Health Center?
Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Lāna'i Community Health Center (LCHC), located on the island of Lāna'i, is deeply rooted in a unique history of transitions and cultural diversity. This island has undergone economic and lifestyle shifts driven by changing ownership over the years. These transitions have shaped the island's residents, creating a community of great cultural richness, with a significant population of immigrants.
LCHC serves the entire population of Lāna'i, with a special emphasis on those living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and the underinsured or uninsured. The center provides services in a culturally sensitive manner, offering translation services when needed, and ensures that no one is denied care due to an inability to pay.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, LCHC accepts all insurances, helping patients navigate their coverage. LCHC is dedicated to improving the physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual welfare of the community, working towards the vision of innovative healthcare with a culturally sensitive, holistic, and patient-centered approach. We are committed to building healthy families in a supportive environment.
Located centrally in Lāna'i City, at 333 Sixth St., LCHC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ensuring that comprehensive healthcare is accessible to all residents, reflecting the island's unique history and diversity.
Role Overview
As a key contributor to the Lanai Community Health Center, the incumbent in this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the effective operation of the organization. As a Referral Specialists, you will work closely with Lāna'i Community Health Center (LCHC) patients, families, clinical staff, and external organizations to ensure quality patient care by assisting with patients' referrals, coordinating services and resources in regard to referrals, obtaining referrals notes, tracking hospitalizations / imaging reports / procedure / specialist notes, and monitoring follow-through of referrals for patients and the LCHC medical providers. LCHC is a patient care, teaching and research organization and provides workshops, education sessions and outreach - all employees should expect to be involved with these activities to the extent to which will depend upon their position in the organization.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree in social services or equivalent work experience (preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, health services, and social services available to Lanai and the State of Hawaii.
- Productive understanding regarding eligibility requirements, sliding scales, and social programs.
Requirements
Benefits
Salary
18 to $22 per hour
Background & Drug Screening Disclaimer
The Lanai Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity employer and enforces a drug-free workplace, zero tolerance, random and pre-employment drug testing applies. We also conduct background screenings on all potential candidates to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided during the hiring process. This screening may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, education verification, employment history, and reference checks. Your application submission implies your acknowledgement and consent to undergo background checks and drug screenings as part of the employment process at Lanai Community Health Center.
Salary : $18 - $22
