Referral Coordinator – Specialty Care Clinic Position Available In Clarke, Georgia

Referral Coordinator

• Specialty Care Clinic Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)
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6 Athens, GA Job Details Full-time $39,500 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Mid-level 1 year

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GST051Click HERE for Video Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: Make a Professional Impact

• Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and playEnjoy Workplace Flexibility
• Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia ResidentsWork with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
• Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths Achieve Career Longevity
• Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term careerTake Part in a Hands-on Working Culture
• Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your roleFeel Pride in Where you Work
• Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like youThe Ryan White Referral Coordinator will provide assistance to clients and medical providers with the coordination of services to external specialty practices as determined by the MD and NPs when medically necessary and appropriate.

Duties include coordinating, scheduling, and tracking appointments; assigning codes and tracking payments; and ensuring that medical information is shared in a confidential manner.

As a Referral Coordinator within the Specialty Care Clinic at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Scheduling referral appointmentsCommunicating with clients on dates and times of referral appointmentsCommunicating with referral providers of our internal processes (claims, Medicaid Rates, medical records, and district referral forms)Entering information into CAREWare and electronic medical recordsCommunicating with Specialty Care Clinic medical providers, interdisciplinary team, Case ManagersUsing reports generated from CAREWare to update referral informationProcessing referral claim forms and routing to appropriate accounting staffMonitoring upcoming appointments and requesting medical records in a timely manner for review by medical staffSending necessary records and documents to referral providersUpdating database(s) with referral-related informationParticipating in multi-disciplinary team meetings (morning huddle, post-clinic conference)Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email you request to by the closing date of this announcement. DPH is an Equal Opportunity EmployerADA StatementThe Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: . Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.