Family Medicine Referrals Coordinator

Odessa

Family Medicine Referrals Coordinator

37121BR

Position Description

Performs supervisory and coordinative work in operating a specific program or departmental project. Responsibilities involve the coordination and supervision of the various functions and aspects of a specific program as well as the monitoring of program staff and operational procedures. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on results obtained. May supervise program staff, volunteers, and student assistants.

Org Level 7

544703 - Family Med Ode General

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Permian Basin

Department

Family Med Ode General

Major/Essential Functions

Work performed as part of a total health care team in providing patient referrals coordination and navigation including:

• Tracking and documentation of patient referrals to promote team awareness and ensure patient safety
• Assemble patient demographic, insurance/payer, and health data
• Insurance/payer prior authorization 
• Provide patient and family communication, navigation, and advocacy through the referral process
• Establish and maintain communication and relationships with identified service providers and community resources
• Update patient records with demographics, insurance, and information on specialist consults, hospitalizations, ER visits, and community organizations related to their health. 

Required Qualifications

High school graduation plus five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience; additional related education may be exchanged for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant certification 
• Strong customer service focus 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Teamwork orientation 
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Resourcefulness in problem-solving 
• Able to take and follow through with delegated tasks and accountability

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

15.00

Pay Grade Maximum

27.84

Grant Funded?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Office and Admn Wkrs All Other

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Travel Required

None

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

3A1X1, 8A200

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

15P, 36B, 42A, 56M, 68J, 88H, 88N, 89A, 89B, 92A, 92Y

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

0111, 3372, 6046

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

AZ, LS, MC, PS, RP, YN

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