You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Referral Coordinator to manage a caseload of 10–25 files, coordinate safe hospital discharges, find and negotiate with home health providers, and ensure the accuracy of demographic data. This role also involves promoting positive public relations and assisting with marketing calls.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload and coordinate safe discharges from hospitals.
- Provide staffing for home health and IV therapy referrals.
- Ensure the accuracy of demographic data and maintain excellent follow-up with involved parties.
- Negotiate with vendors to maintain appropriate pricing and margins.
- Support the mission and values of our client through excellent customer service and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with on-call duties during assigned weekends.
- Maintain reliable attendance and comply with information security policies.
Qualifications
- Some college education and/or medical background; LPN preferred.
- Experience in Work Comp Insurance, referrals, and authorizations.
- Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communicative skills.
- Ability to work cohesively with management, co-workers, and external customers.
Skills
- Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Moderate PC skills with an emphasis on accuracy.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers various health plans, including Major Medical Plans and Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours of work per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. Coverage starts no earlier than 60 days into your assignment).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment, with enrollment dates of 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
Required Employment / Compliance Language for positions in the U.S.*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Care Management division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, access and handling of patient medical records, providing medical care inside a patient’s residential address, driving, prescription and other drug access and administration, and working with vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
