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Want to do meaningful work that will leave a lasting impact in our community while growing your career? The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties are in search of a Referral Coordinator. This is a rewarding opportunity for those who enjoy fast paced, dynamic environments as well as working with a broad range of client needs.
Job Summary
The Referral Coordinator receives and processes internal referrals from the care team to outside providers and specialists. This work includes understanding the medical need documented, action requested by the provider, working with patient requests and insurance companies, sending communication to patients, and clearly and consistently documenting work in the electronic health record.
The first review of applications will be on March 25, 2024.
Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.
Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties (CHC)
The CHC opened as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in 2004. It is the medical home for over 9,000 patients across five clinics and two counties. Our clinics are located in Corvallis, Monroe, Lebanon, and Sweet Home.
The CHC provides physical, behavioral, dental care, and medical treatment for substance use disorders. The Health Centers utilize the clinical team to support patients in accessing health. We are committed to improving health outcomes through a medical home model with a strong focus on prevention and disease management. The CHC sites are all Patient Center Primary Care Home (PCPCH) certified at a high level. Our organization serves communities with Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) ratings between 10 and 13 (https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/shortage-area/hpsa-find).
Your Total Compensation/Benefits
Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
$0 Health Insurance Premium!
Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
In addition, the County contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account!
Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
After 6 months of employment:
The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
A free and award-winning wellness program
Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
Annual salary range of:
$41,346.00 - $54,252.00
This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
High school or GED; AND
4 years of administrative experience including office support duties, reception, clerical functions or related experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.
Special Requirements
Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
The Ideal Candidate
Strong customer service focus
Self-motivated and organized, able to manage competing priorities
Effective verbal and written communication skills, in writing, on the phone, and in-person
Oriented towards teamwork
Resourceful and focused on problem-solving
Able to follow through with tasks and detail oriented
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law