Referral Coordinator

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Join Our Team as a Referral Coordinator!

Location: Bergen County, NJ
Position Type: Volunteer
Preferred Language: Spanish-speaking preferred
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience: Medical field experience is a plus

About the Role:
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Join our team as a Referral Coordinator and play a vital role in helping patients receive the care they need! As a long-term volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to directly contribute to the well-being of our community by ensuring smooth communication between patients, healthcare providers, and specialists. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about healthcare and interested in gaining hands-on experience in medical coordination. If you're bilingual, detail-oriented, and ready to help make a difference, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do:
- Connect with patients: Notify patients of upcoming appointments and provide all necessary details to ensure they feel informed and prepared.
- Coordinate with providers: Track and send patient records to hospitals and specialists, ensuring smooth referrals and timely care.
- Manage workflows: Review and update patient referral statuses using Athena EMR software to keep things running efficiently.
- Follow up for success: Stay on top of referral statuses, proactively ensuring that every patient gets the timely care they deserve.
- Make an impact: Help ensure that all referrals are managed correctly and in a way that contributes to optimal patient outcomes.

What We’re Looking For:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (healthcare administration, nursing, etc.).
- Some experience in the medical field or healthcare environment is a plus.
- A bilingual individual (Spanish and English) with strong communication skills.
- Someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and can work independently with confidence.
- An individual who can maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines.

Why Volunteer With Us?
By joining our team, you’ll be helping ensure that patients in our community receive the care and attention they need. You'll gain valuable experience in healthcare coordination and make lasting connections with professionals in the field. If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

We’re excited to welcome a dedicated volunteer who wants to contribute to the betterment of healthcare and improve lives.