Position open through Friday, July 24, 2026.
The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Medical Data and Referrals Specialist. The preferred schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Job Summary
Coordinate referrals from Redding Rancheria Tribal Health Systems to external health care providers for patient care that is not performed at the Health Center. Referrals are directed to physicians, diagnostic facilities, radiology, laboratories, and hospitals.
Requirements / Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Experience with pre‑authorization process for third‑party payers.
- Medical terminology proficiency.
- Indian preference.
Essential Job Duties
- Receive referrals/requests from providers through the EHR and schedule outside care as indicated.
- Provide patients with referral provider name, address, and phone number to schedule appointments; acquire pertinent records, labs, x‑rays, diagnostic tests, and health summaries related to the patient’s current condition from medical records and forward information to the specialist or facility involved.
- Track all referrals sent out to ensure completion of care and receipt of related documentation using SQL reports.
- Maintain all required data in the EHR to comply with clinic, state, and federal mandates.
- Request medical records and other additional information from outside healthcare facilities.
- Respond to authorized requests for information from outside healthcare facilities.
- Receive outside records and scan them to the appropriate EHR patient file.
- Scan all in‑house forms and documents to the appropriate EHR patient file.
- Track all stored historical paper charts and shred them as per policy when they expire. Perform other related duties as needed.
Benefits
Redding Rancheria offers an extensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
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