Referral Coordinator

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that serves all of the primary health care needs of families in the heart of North and Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide the most professional courteous and highest quality health care with dignity to those we serve especially the undeserved population without regard for ability to pay.

We are seeking a Referral Coordinator. The Referral Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive necessary specialist care by managing the referral process efficiently. This position requires collaboration with healthcare providers patients and insurance companies to facilitate the timely and accurate coordination of services including obtaining necessary prior authorizations.

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to :

• Referral Management :

Process and expedite patient referrals to specialty offices and external providers.

Verify insurance benefits and eligibility obtaining necessary pre-authorizations for services.

Review details of the referral with patients ensuring they understand the process appointment details and any required preparations.

Work closely with healthcare providers clinical staff and external specialists to gather necessary clinical information and facilitate patient care.

Accurately document all referral information in the electronic medical record (EMR) system ensuring up-to-date status tracking.

Handle urgent and emergency referrals by prioritizing cases and coordinating with emergency services or on-call specialists.

Ensure all activities adhere to healthcare regulations privacy laws and institutional policies.

Education and Experience :

Benefits Overview : We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including Profit Sharing Plan Medical 401(k) and Long-Term Disability Transportation Plan Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

Hourly rate : $20

BSFHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Corporate Risk Management,Electronics,Infection Control,Bakery,ELV,Accident Investigation

Employment Type : Full Time

Department / Functional Area : Client Services

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1