Document & Referral Specialist - medical office

Location: Community Health Center of the North Country - Canton, NY

~ (note: this is a fully onsite position)

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, Daytime Hours | No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays
Pay Rate: $18.39 per hour

REPORTS TO: Practice Manager

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference behind the scenes in health care? Join our mission-driven team at Community Health Center of the North Country, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), where your administrative talents support equitable, high-quality care for individuals and families in our community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work-life balance: Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule — no evenings, weekends, or major holidays
  
• Supportive team culture: Be part of a collaborative environment where everyone’s contributions are valued
  
• Mission-focused impact: Help ensure continuity of care for patients by managing key documentation and referrals
  

What You’ll Do

As a Document and Referral Specialist, you’ll be a vital link between our clinical and administrative teams, keeping things running smoothly so patients receive timely, coordinated care. You’ll:

• Manage incoming and outgoing referrals, including tracking scheduling and follow-up
  
• Process imaging and procedure orders
  
• Complete prior authorizations for tests, procedures, and DME
  
• Communicate with patients about referral appointments and missed follow-ups
  
• Understand insurance coverage and requirements for authorizations
  
• Track and retrieve medical records, diagnostic reports, and hospital notes
  
• Monitor and respond to incoming faxes, messages, and prescription lines
  
• Reconcile interface issues in the EMR
  
• Prepare professional correspondence to patients and providers
  
• Serve as backup receptionist when needed, greeting patients with warmth and professionalism
  
• Provide general administrative support to providers and nurses

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED preferred
  
• 1+ year of experience in a medical office or administrative healthcare setting (or equivalent training/education) is required
  
• Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred
  
• Strong customer service, phone etiquette, and organizational skills
  
• Comfort with computers, EMRs, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and team collaboration
  
• Experience in a community health or FQHC setting is a plus

Why Choose Us?

• Daytime Hours Only – No weekends, nights, or holidays
• Generous PTO – Vacation, sick, personal time, and paid holidays
• Robust Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), disability & life insurance

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference with a team that’s dedicated to improving health care access and outcomes, we encourage you to apply today!