Clinic Referral Specialist

Overview

Our office is a team-oriented, patient-first environment where collaboration and support are part of everyday work. We are deeply committed to a culture built on passion, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence - and we live those values in how we care for one another and for our patients. Our patients are wonderful, appreciative and at the center of everything we do.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll feel valued, supported, and proud of the impact you make, we'd love to meet you!

• Responsible for authorizations of incoming/outgoing referrals and prior authorization of procedures.

• The Hematology & Oncology teams at Samaritan Health Services specialize in diagnosing and treating adult cancer patients using chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy as well as treating a range of hematologic conditions. We educate patients about their illness, the treatment options and provide supportive care during treatment and into survivorship.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years experience in a position of similar responsibility and complexity required.
• Experience and/or training with medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 coding required.
• Experience and/or training with computer applications required.
• Experience and/or training with delegated health care services preferred.

• Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/models of recovery to assist and care for others.
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Confidentiality - Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Time Management
  - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)

  Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)

  Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)

  Continually (67 – 100% of the time)

  WALK - INCLINE

  LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0
  -36 ) 20 - 40 Lbs

  LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
  -54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

  LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54 ) 0 - 20 Lbs

  CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

  CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

  SQUAT Repetitive

  SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

  PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

  PULL (0-20 pounds force)

  STAND

  CLIMB - STAIRS

  KNEEL (on knees)

  REACH - Upward

  SIT

  WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

  BEND FORWARD at waist

  ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

  ROTATE TRUNK Standing

  REACH - Forward

  MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

  FINGER DEXTERITY

  PINCH Fingers

  GRASP Hand/Fist