Hybrid Referral Coordinator/Patient Navigator presso Sunrise Community Health

Sunrise Community Health Summary

 Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado.  With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patient’s journey to wellness and are committed to our community’s health and well-being. 

Referral Coordinator/Patient Navigator: 

The Referral Coordinator/Patient Navigator serves as a single point of contact for referring physicians, patients, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance with accessing clinical and supportive care services offered within Sunrise Community Health Center and in the community.   Facilitates patient appointments, including those made with labs, diagnostic areas, and specialty physicians.    

Position Summary:

 With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The Referral Coordinator/Patient Navigator will:

• Serve as an essential link between patients and all other care providers.   
• Facilitate scheduling referral appointments for consults and support services within established service standards, including, but not limited to dental, specialty clinics.    
• Assist with scheduling specialty appointments, removing barriers to care (in-house and external).    
• Provide timely calls to patients regarding referrals in response from provider staff and insurance companies.   
• Verify eligibility of patients for programs and/or referrals.   
• Follow protocols set referrals and patient advocacy.    
• Document referrals and other pertinent data accurately in EHR.     
• Ensure patient needs are being appropriately addressed with patient scheduling.    
• Support team to meet patient needs.    
• Assist team to maintain proper clinic flow.    
• Responsible for outreach efforts to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key customers (physicians, office staff, diagnostic staff, nurses, radiology staff, social services staff, and radiation oncology staff).   

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate’s Degree in Medical Staff Services Management, Certified Medical Assistant training.  
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.   
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Perks and Benefits:

At Sunrise, we pride ourselves in over 50 years of exceptional support to our community and employees. Sunrise is dedicated to guiding every employee towards professional growth and development by supporting them through training and tuition reimbursement. We value a healthy work life balance by providing generous paid time off.  Employee opinions are valued, and we listen to employees through employee engagement surveys and the sharing of diverse ideas!  

Sunrise Community Health offers a generous range of benefits.

Generous PTO and Leave Times:

• Up to 8-weeks of Paid Time Off (to include Vacation, Personal, 12 observed Holiday, and Sick Leave)

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• FSA Medical Flexible Spending Account
• FSA Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive 401K Plan
• Loan Forgiveness Programs*
• Referral Bonus

Professional Development:

• Tuition and Training Reimbursement
• Agency Wide Training
• Master Class Subscription  

Get Involved:

• Employee Recognition Programs 

* Providers can apply for the State or Federal loan repayment program.

Current immunizations are required to work at Sunrise Community Health and may vary dependent upon the position.  Influenza (Flu) Vaccine is required for ALL staff. COVID vaccine is highly encouraged.               

Sunrise Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value a diverse, inclusive workforce that enriches our culture and our mission to provide affordable access to quality healthcare for all. Qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.