Why should you want to work for MGRMC? You want a positive work environment and a dedicated group of co-workers! As one of the largest employers in Graham County, MGRMC has both the stability that comes with success and the values you can be proud to represent. MGRMC offers a stable career option in a rural area having opened our doors in 1973. Your journey with us began the moment you made the choice to seek a career with MGRMC. Whether you are just beginning your career or your career pathway that has spanned 30 years, MGRMC may offer you a rewarding career option.
As an employee of MGRMC, you also have responsibilities to the organization by demonstrating your commitment to MGRMC’s Mission, Vision and Values. Additionally, you're expected to exhibit the values of MGRMC through the actions and behaviors you demonstrate to patients, their family members, your team and colleagues each day. You will find doing so is easy at an employer that takes care of you! MGRMC offers competitive non rural wages based on years of experience, some of the best benefits in the area and a bright future! Review the job summary below to see if this position fits you!
Position Summary
The clinic Referral Coordinator processes referrals in the facility. The Referral Coordinator functions under the direction of the Clinic Manager. The Referral Coordinator will be required to have excellent computer skills in order to schedule appointments, document telephone messages and requests to be forwarded to the patient care team, obtaining insurance authorizations, completing referrals, prior authorizations, obtaining release of information, setting up records for new patients and additional administrative support functions. The referral coordinator will also train new referral coordinators and monitor work flows daily.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Proof of highest level of education completed but not less than high school education or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability in keyboard proficiency, use of Microsoft Office applications, microcomputer and office equipment with acceptable speed and accuracy.
- Current Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card (new hires must also complete the application process for this card before being released to their department).
- Able to coordinate and schedule appropriately the provider’s schedules (triage).
- Experience with confirming eligibility with insurance companies required.
- Able to deal with the public in a compassionate, high paced environment.
- Must be a self-starter not requiring direction or micro-management.
- Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
- An understanding of computer systems, process design and data management.
- Must have a well-groomed, professional appearance.
- Must have the mental and physical ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the job.
- Ability to lift, carry, pull, & push 50 pounds.
- Language proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal fluency.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one years’ experience as a Referral Coordinator in a high-volume medical practice.
- CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or other approved educational programs
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems.