Healthcare Referral Coordinator
Remote
Full Time
Mid Level
GrowthAssistant is seeking a skilled and motivated Healthcare Referral & Scheduling Coordinator to support mental healthcare operations by managing incoming referrals, scheduling appointments, and ensuring smooth transitions for clients into therapy services. You will serve as a key point of contact between our organization, care providers, and patients—helping to facilitate timely, high-quality access to mental healthcare.
Salary: Up to Php 60,000 depending on experience
The Benefits
- Work From Home
- Attendance, Performance, and Referral Bonuses
- Paid Holidays and Time Offs
- Health Insurance Card
Core Tasks
Referral Coordination
- Receive and process inbound mental health referrals from primary care providers, psychiatric practices, higher levels of care (e.g., IOP), and patients.
- Monitor referral channels (email, text, phone, portals) and ensure confirmation and follow-up in a timely manner. Assign or escalate referrals appropriately based on internal workflows.
- Maintain accurate records of referral activity in Zendesk or other tracking systems.
- Communicate referral status updates to partners and escalate issues as needed.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Client Experience, Care Navigation) to ensure referrals are triaged effectively.
Scheduling Support
- Assist clients in navigating the therapy booking process with professionalism and empathy.
- Respond to client inquiries via email and phone, providing timely and caring support.
- Review provider availability in scheduling and insurance platforms, and make updates as needed per standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate with external providers and care centers to ensure a warm transition into care.
- Resolve scheduling conflicts and booking issues in coordination with other teams.
Must Haves
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and managing multiple systems.
- Tech-savvy, with the ability to learn new tools quickly.
- Availability to work standard US Eastern Time business hours
Preferred
- 2+ years experience in medical scheduling, referral coordination, or similar client-facing support roles.
- Familiarity with Zendesk or similar CRM/ticketing systems (Zendesk preferred).
- Experience in mental health or healthcare settings and knowledge of HIPAA standards.
- Intermediate proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel.
- Experience managing availability in scheduling or EHR systems.
Background working with Electronic Health Records (EHR), insurance verification tools, or telehealth platforms.
Perks & Benefits
- Attendance Bonus: $25/month for perfect attendance
- Yearly Performance Evaluation
- Anniversary Bonus: PHP 5,000 (1st year), PHP 10,000 (2nd–4th years)
- Referral Bonus: $300 per successful hire
- Paid Time Off (PTO/Leaves):
- 7 days Holiday PTO
- 6 days PTO
- Healthcare Plan provided
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