RMC Referral Clerk- Mt. Home, ID

Company: Signature Performance
Location: Mountain Home
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description Who We Are: Signature Performance is working hard at lowering healthcare administrative costs for federal government agencies, payers, and providers. At Signature, our mission is to improve the health of our clients' business and making the lives of the people we work with better. We do that by leading with our values of Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect in all interactions. What We Offer: Signature believes in fully developing each one of our Associates. We deliver a performance-driven atmosphere with competitive pay, world-class training and development classes, resources, and events, an award-winning culture to thrive in, and so much more. Summary: This position provides clerical/administrative support in the Referral Management Center for customer service, referral tracking, referral appointing, and reporting activities. This position will support the daily functions of specialty care referral appointing, referral review and coordination, beneficiary counseling and referral tracking at the MTF. Basic Qualifications:

• A fully qualified typist with a minimum of 50 WPM is required.
• General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, and excellent communication and customer service skills.
• General office administrative and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties and answer telephones.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Education; High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency. Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preferred two (2) years of healthcare administrative experience in either an inpatient or outpatient care setting within the last three (3) years. Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
    • The work is primarily sedentary. However, there may be some physical demands. Requirements include prolonged walking, standing, sitting, or bending. Unique Military Health Care Systems/Procedures:
      • The Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and the newest version, Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), or other MTF ICD-B programs must be utilized for referral management services. Access will be granted by local MTF connectivity, and the contractor shall comply with MHS communications and Government IT security standards and policies. The military facility will provide system accounts for Referral Case Management (RMC) personnel after required training and security procedures have been completed by the contractor. If the Military Health Service processes moves away from specified systems, the government will modify the task order accordingly. Performance Outcomes:
        • Greets patients/visitors at a front desk, referral center or office setting.
        • Answers main office phone line(s). Directs telephone calls to appropriate section for assistance, handles independently or takes messages as required.
        • Reviews referrals for administrative completeness and research covered benefits prior to processing.
        • Determines patient eligibility for services and arranges and schedules medical appointments for referred care.
        • Provides general instructions to patients and ensures patients have necessary documentation for referred health care services.
        • Obtains updates and files medical records as needed.
        • Organizes and researches patient records, extract needed information, and review records for referral results within established guidelines.
        • Request medical records and ensures arrival of medical records prior to appointment(s).
        • Initiates and locates patient medical records as needed.
        • Obtains documentation as requested by healthcare providers (test results, or documentation not yet filed in records).
        • Ensures referral results are returned to the referring provide and to the medical record within required timelines. Assists with follow up, written or verbal, as necessary.
          • Utilizes the referral tracking data collection tool. Calculates metrics, and compiles monthly reports, as directed by the MTF. Additional Information:
            • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
            • Certain positions may be subject to additional background screening depending on client need and access to certain systems.
            • This position will require you to have the ability to effectively operate the current computer system, telephone system, and other office machines such as copier and fax machines.
            • You will be responsible for conducting business and personal affairs in a manner that is always a credit to the company. Must maintain a good credit rating while employed with the company.
            • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Work Schedule Monday - Friday 7:30 - 4:30 Position Type Full-time

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