Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Community Healthcare Network
Job overview
The Coordinator of Patient Referral at Community Healthcare Network manages patient referrals and appointment scheduling to ensure efficient patient care coordination.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves securing referrals and appointments, following up on referrals, maintaining referral databases, coordinating with healthcare providers and staff, handling correspondence and phone calls, and facilitating patient services while maintaining confidentiality.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of office experience, typing speed of 50+ WPM, and proficiency in Microsoft Word or WordPerfect.
Company overview
Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive healthcare services to underserved communities in New York City. They offer a wide range of services including primary care, dental care, mental health services, and specialized programs for HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and women's health. CHN generates revenue through a combination of government funding, grants, and patient fees on a sliding scale based on income. Founded in 1981, the organization has grown to operate multiple health centers across the city, emphasizing accessible, culturally competent care for all.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in coordinating patient referrals, scheduling appointments, and maintaining referral databases to align with Community Healthcare Network's needs.
Emphasize your proficiency in office administration tasks such as typing correspondence, managing telephones, and using Microsoft Word or WordPerfect, along with your ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with healthcare providers.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Community Healthcare Network corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the patient referral or healthcare coordination departments at Community Healthcare Network, using ice breakers like asking about their experience working with referral processes or their advice for succeeding in the role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'patient referral coordination,' 'appointment scheduling,' 'referral database management,' 'confidentiality,' and 'office administration' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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