Referral Specialist - $19.87 - 24.35/hr (97026)

Join our team as a Referral Specialist at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR!Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics. We invite you to explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families! Position Highlights: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

$19.87-$24.35/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more! What You'll Do: Manages work queues regarding referral activity on a daily basis to ensure timely processing and/or completion

Assists with patient referrals for additional services needed with internal and external medical facilities

Assists with patient insurance authorization

Assists with appointment setup as needed

Coordinates follow up between referral source and patient

Ensures chart notes and follow up documentation is linked to referral

Provides translated educational materials and directions to patients when necessary

Processes incoming correspondence and responds to calls, emails, and faxes

Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Associates Degree or Certificate from an accredited technical school preferred

One year's experience working in an office setting, preferably a medical or dental office

Two year's experience working in a medical and/or dental front office setting, with insurance referrals and authorizations preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 9

This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved.

Knowledge of or ability to learn medical terminology required

Ability to prioritize work, handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and complete projects in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends Our Mission Statement"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being." Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.Visit our website at to learn more about our organization!