Referral Specialist (Lugoff) Position Available In Kershaw, South Carolina

Referral Specialist (Lugoff) Sandhills Medical Foundation 40 Baldwin Ave, Lugoff, SC 29078 Referral Specialist (Lugoff)

Job Summary:

The Referral/Procedure Specialist assists in coordinating referrals to physicians, post-acute care service (home health, hospice, etc.), hospitals, and imaging centers. In addition, the Referral Specialist is part of a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and is expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the PCMH.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Initiates all routine non urgent referrals/procedures within 5 business days. Initiates all urgent or STAT within the next business day. Ensures that referrals/procedures are accurate and completed and scheduled in a timely manner. Ensuring that provider’s referral/procedures orders are prioritized, and authorization competed as needed, and that the patients are made aware of appointment. Track referrals/procedures according to the urgency of the referral: within 10 business days from the expected completed date if a consultation report, notes, or other documentation not received from the referred to clinician or facility for all urgent referral/procedures orders. Track referrals/procedures according to the urgency of the referral/procedure: within 15 business days from the expected completed date if a consultation report, notes, or other documentation not received from the referred to clinician or facility for all routine referral/procedure orders. Utilizes established documentation system to notify the referring provider if patients do not adhere to the recommended plan of care and/or authorization is not approved. Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective, productive relationships with co-workers, supervisors, patients, and the public. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Certifications, Skills & Abilities:

A High School diploma required.

Medical Office experience:

2 years preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Must be flexible to the changing needs of the center. CPR certification recommended.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess valid driver’s license. Must be willing to work with SMF EHR. Must be willing to work at different SMF locations if requested.

Training Requirements:

The Referral/Procedure Specialist will be responsible for attending all mandatory training including evidenced based approaches to self-management support, proactively addressing the needs of patients and families in this community, cultural competency, effective communication, care coordination, OSHA, HIPAA, and EHR, etc.

Physical Requirements:

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) Ability to work in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. has been providing quality, comprehensive health care since 1977. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving residents of Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, and Sumter counties. The mission of Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. is to be responsive to community healthcare needs by providing quality, comprehensive, and cost effective healthcare. 401k 401k matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance PTO and Sick Leave Employee EAP Program