Medical Data & Referrals Specialist

***This position is open through Friday, September 4, 2026.***

The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Medical Data and Referrals Specialist. The preferred schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

The listed wage reflects the entry-level rate for this position. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience, education, and qualifications.

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinate referrals from Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Systems to other health care providers for patient care that is not performed at the Health Center. Referrals are made to providers such as physicians, diagnostic facilities, radiology, laboratories, and hospitals.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experiencewithpre-authorizationprocessfor3rd Party payers.
• MedicalTerminology
• Indian preference

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Receive referrals/requests from providers through the EHR and schedule outside care as indicated.
• Provide information to patients regarding referral provider name, address and phone number to allow patients to call to schedule appointment. Acquire pertinent records, labs, x-rays, diagnostictestsandhealthsummariesrelatedtothepatient'scurrentconditionfromthemedical records; forward information to the specialist or facility involved.
• Track allreferralssentouttoensurecompletionofcareand receiptofrelateddocumentation using SQL reports. .
• Maintainallrequireddata intheEHRtocomplywithclinic,stateandfederalmandates.
• Requestmedicalrecords/otheradditionalinformationfrom outsidehealthcarefacilities.
• Respondtoauthorized requestsforinformationbyoutsidehealthcarefacilities
• Receiveoutsiderecords andscantoappropriateEHRpatientfile.
• Scanall‘inhouse’formsanddocuments totheappropriateEHRpatientfile.
• Track all stored historical paper charts and shred as per policy as they time out. Perform other related duties as needed.

All certifications, credentials/ licenses, education verification /degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process your application.

Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.

To minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Redding Rancheria will require all healthcare employees to report their vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any healthcare employees with medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from taking the vaccine may be entitled to an exemption.

Additional Information:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term disability
• paid holidays
• vacation
• sick leave
• a generous 401(k) retirement plan

Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.

E-Verify Statement

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