Job Description
Referral Coordinator
Department: Admin
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Muskegon, MI
Reporting To: Nicole Byrnes
Compensation: $18.37 - $23.93 / hour
Description
Department: Admin | Muskegon and Holland, MI
What You'll Do In This Role:
As a Referral Coordinator, you'll help connect participants to the care they need by coordinating referrals, scheduling appointments, and managing authorizations. You'll deliver a seamless, positive experience and support exceptional participant care.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule participant medical appointments, coordinate transportation, and ensure necessary authorizations are obtained for services.
- Document appointments in the electronic health record (EHR), notifying the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and clinical teams as needed, and ensure authorizations are in place.
- Serve as the liaison between the IDT, clinic team, and transportation department for outside appointments.
- Communicate effectively with participants, families, and caregivers about appointments, transportation, and care details.
- Ensure participant information is documented accurately and in compliance with guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate with referral sources and funding sources as needed for coordination of care.
- Work with the Health Plan Management Department and other LifeCircles teams to ensure coordinated care.
- Perform clinical administrative tasks, including managing calls, processing faxes, and handling referrals.
- Use computer software, correspondence tools, and telecommunication systems to manage tasks efficiently.
- Perform other assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Experience in scheduling, referral coordination, and/or medical administrative duties preferred.
- Experience with electronic medical records
- High School Diploma or GED required
- CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire
- Experience in working with the elderly preferred.
- Must clearly demonstrate a high degree of organizational skills, multi-tasking, and efficiency.
Job Benefits
- Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.
