Clinical Support & Referral Specialist

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic - 41 Clinics in Oregon and Washington   Portland, OR   Full-time
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Applicants for all positions will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 during the hiring process. Valid medical or religious exemptions will be considered, but serial COVID-19 testing will be required to maintain employment.

Full spectrum coordination and scheduling of patient referrals to internal and external agencies including follow-up to ensure that referral appointments were kept and reports are received in order to ensure “closing the loop” for 100% of the referrals. Enters information, compiles data, and supports the clinical care team under the patient care home health model and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Acts as a backup to other departments as requested. This position is intended to be used in a team based model, where one position supports a team of providers.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED is required. Associate’s Degree or Certificate from an Accredited Technical school is preferred.
  • Experience: At least 1 year of experience working in an office setting preferably a medical or dental office.
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Ability to prioritize work and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions. Ability to effectively interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional manner. Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Electronic Medical Records, Word and Excel. Basic knowledge of medical terminology desired.

About YVFWC

We serve more than 181,000 patients across 25 medical clinics, 14 dental clinics, 10 pharmacies, and 64 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC’s patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics.

Working at YVFWC

Working in our organization means being the passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers committed to the same work.

At Farm Workers Clinic

  • We will consistently trust one another to work for the common good.
  • We will foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on doing what we say we will do.
  • We will demonstrate transparency by being candid and truthful no matter the risk.
  • We will create partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community.
  • We will fight for just treatment for all individuals.
  • We will let joy in.
  • We have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short of excellence.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.


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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic - 41 Clinics in Oregon and Washington

Portland, OR