PACE - Referrals Specialist

Family Health Centers of San Diego
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024 CLOSED ON 5/22/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACE - Referrals Specialist position at Family Health Centers of San Diego?

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Family Health Centers of San Diego is looking for a Referral Specialist (PACE) who will work collaboratively with the PACE clinic to schedule participants appointments. Referrals will be processed timely and accurately.

Responsibilities:

  • Accurately completes referrals to include ICD-9 and CPT codes, following established department protocols. Makes initial appointments directly into CMIS; gives appointment cancelation information.
  • Actively tracks follow-up and referral pool(s); schedules patient services as required.
  • Communicates to clinic staff status of pending referrals using CMIS updates and chart notes; indicates referral status changes as they occur.
  • Enters required data, including basic insurance and screening information.
  • Follows established protocols for patients who indicate they are in crisis.
  • Makes assigned reminder calls.
  • Submits accurate and timely data about referrals and appointments by site.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Successful completion of a Medical terminology course preferred.
  • 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting required.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred; may be required in some positions.

Rewards:

  • Job type: Regular Full Time
  • Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
  • Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

17.00 - 22.67

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Weekly day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • San Diego, CA 92115 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • San Diego, CA 92115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22

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