Los Angeles, CA – IT Staffing

We are seeking a reliable, customer service-oriented Referral Coordinator to ensure the timely processing of patient referrals in accordance with the level of priority based on the provider’s notes. This includes processing in an acceptable time frame to ensure continuity of care, assisting providers in filling out proper documentation for referrals/authorizations, assisting patients in scheduling initial appointments as well as follow up appointments.

• Complete necessary forms and assist patients in navigating the paperwork and processes for a successful referral. 

• Handle interactions with patients in a friendly and solutions-oriented manner. 

• Ensures timely faxing, calling and confirming of referrals. 

• Work with providers to address failed appointments in the interest of achieving best possible outcomes for patients.

• Perform general clerical duties in support of patient services as directed by supervisor. 

• Answer phones, make photocopies, faxing, typing, and completing forms. 

• Work with patient scheduling system to meet the needs of patients seeking referrals. 

• Work collaboratively with other medical facilities, providers and community agencies.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum high school diploma

• 1-2+ years of relevant referral experience

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Seeking a friendly, ethical, self-motivated Dental Hygienist to join a welcoming and friendly dental atmosphere. The customer-focused candidate will perform prophylaxis and/or periodontal scaling and examine oral, head, and neck for oral disease. Educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride / sealants. Provide local anesthesia as needed for hygiene procedures or restorative treatment. Additionally:

• Record and review patient medical histories. 
• Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal pockets and signs of gum disease.
• Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums. 
• Utilize laser therapy in conjunction with Gingivitis and/or periodontal treatment. 
• Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease. 
• Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. 
• Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients. 
• Apply fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay. 
• Administer local anesthetic agents. 
• Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth. 
• Remove sutures and dressings. 
• Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations. 
• Make impressions for whitening trays. 
• May be numbing hygienist and provide local anesthesia to all patients receiving restorative treatment. 
• Position may be required to relocate to other clinics either permanently or on a short-term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management. 
• Complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.