• 40 hours per week
• Shift 7:30am-4:30p Monday-Friday
• Will rotate weekend coverage
• $750 Sign On Bonus Eligible

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

Role Purpose

The Referral Specialist (Access Center) is responsible for managing a high volume of referral orders in the electronic health record and making outbound calls to patients to schedule new patient appointments. This position serves as the initial point of contact for patients seeking to establish care with a BJCMG primary care provider. This position also utilizes an electronic health record to validate and capture clinical and financial information, contributing to the coordination of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manages a high volume of referral orders in electronic health record; makes outbound calls to schedule new patient appointments for patients without a PCP (primary care provider); manages incoming calls from multiple channels (BJCMG website, BJC website, vaccine clinics, employee clinics, etc.) for patients without a PCP who need to schedule a visit with a PCP; follows protocols for physician selection; schedules vaccine appointments.
• Manages referral orders from case managers and other providers; manages referral work queue and makes updates in the electronic health record.
• Schedules patient visits based on patient preferences; verifies and updates insurance and checks insurance eligibility; collects and documents demographics; maintains proficiency in and shares knowledge of insurance basics, MyChart, and appointment instructions.
• Provides excellent and consistent customer service; communicates in a professional, positive, and respectful manner with patients, providers, BJC staff and external organizations.
• Navigates the electronic health record to obtain and validate historical information; captures and documents demographic and financial information in the electronic health record; maintains accountability for accurate data entry in the electronic health record and maintains patient privacy and security as outlined by HIPAA.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• <2 years of experience

• 2-5 years of experience 

Benefits Statement

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

-  Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options
-  Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan
-  401(k) plan
-  Tuition Assistance
-  Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
-  On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)
-  Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time

*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health Center

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer