PDS Referral Specialist

Impact Lives, Impact Community Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options.
Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country.
With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population.
We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
Job Roles Accurately completes referrals to include ICD-9 and CPT codes, following established department protocols.
Makes initial appointments directly into CMIS; gives appointment cancelation information.
Actively tracks follow-up and referral pool(s); schedules patient services as required.
Communicates to clinic staff status of pending referrals using CMIS updates and chart notes; indicates referral status changes as they occur.
Enters required data, including basic insurance and screening information.
Provides fee information for self-pay patients.
Follows established protocols for patients who indicate they are in crisis.
Makes assigned reminder calls.
Schedules interpreter services as required.
Submits accurate and timely data about referrals and appointments by site.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting required.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Successful completion of a Medical terminology course preferred.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
Experience/Specialized skills (including Language) *Ability to accurately complete data entry at relatively high speed, utilizing grammar and spell check software.
*Ability to explain services provided in assigned department(s).
*Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups.
*Able to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
*Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations.
*Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred; may be required in some positions.
*Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
*Good written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER Climbing (ladder): NEVER Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS) Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: NEVER Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: NO Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: OFFICE SUPPLIES Fine manipulation: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Kneeling: NEVER Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER Power Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER Reaching (above shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS) Reaching (below shoulder level): RARELY (0-1 HRS) Repetitive use of hand: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS) Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Sitting: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS) Standing: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Twisting: NEVER Use of Personal Protective Equipment: NO Walking: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Working around equipment and machinery: Office Equipment Ages of Patients Served: ALL In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.
17.
00 - 22.
67 If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience.
In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.
Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role.
Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.
net)