Specialty Referral Coordinator

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Job description

Overview:
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and more

8am - 4:30p / Full Time / 40hrs

Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the referral process of new patients to (sub)specialty services of The Emory Clinic, starting from the point at which the TEC registration function is complete (Global Patient Registration).

Requests and tracks patient records and prepares charts for review by a nurse (navigator) or other knowledgeable clinician.

Distributes charts/clinical data per departmental procedures.

Communicates with patients and physician offices as needed to secure additional information or records.

Scans records for multi-disciplinary appointments.

Orders and tracks outside images or specimens, such as pathology slides, as directed by the clinical team.

Submits images/specimens/etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree with two years of healthcare experience, or 6 years experience in a healthcare environment will be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Prefer experience in a specialty or subspecialty clinic.

Computer skills including IDX, Cerner Powerchart/Millennium, MS Word and Excel are needed.

Must have effective interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details:
Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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