Referral Coordinator

Overview

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Referral Coordinator to be part of our Clinical Team.

This position will float between our Sylva, Clyde, and Bryson City locations.

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

The Referral Coordinator is an integral member of the clinical team of BRH and works in cooperation with the medical providers to schedule referral and specialty appointments for our patients. The Referral Coordinator assumes the responsibility for electronic medical records maintenance according to the departmental guidelines and ensures follow-up for referral appointments through communication with medical providers and BRCHS patients.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant with primary care/ambulatory care clinical experience preferred.
• Bilingual – Spanish language, preferred.
• Familiarity with medical office procedures and terminology required.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and/or previous referral coordination preferred.
• Ability to organize, communicate and perform detailed functions required.

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.