Position Summary

Under the direction of the Student Health Services Administrative Manager, the Referrals Coordinator will be responsible for processing all new patient referrals initiated from Student Health Services providers. This includes, but is not limited to coordinating appointments for patients, ensuring clinical documentation is complete and received for and from the referring provider, initiating health plan enrollment, establishing and maintaining relationships with specialists and imaging services, and developing systematic methods to address, improve and coordinate services to completion for our students.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining relationships internally and externally with peers, community partners, including hospital systems, ensuring that all new patients are given the resources to be seen and supported. The Referral Coordinator will work closely with the Medical Director and Lead Physician, the referral coordinator will also collaborate with campus departments including the Economic Crisis Response Team to identify students in food, housing or financial crises and Wellness and Health Promotion Department to provide patient education around healthy habits and health literacy. The referral coordinator will work directly with patients and peers to keep referrals moving forward proactively. Coordinating care that is safe, timely, effective, client-centered and efficient while keeping stakeholders up to date on progress. 

The referral coordinator will also assist with coverage for students scheduled to enroll with Family PACT and assist with billing and claims when needed.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on or before June 30, 2025 with the possibility of reappointment. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

Student Health Services offers primary medical care and health promotion to students of San Diego State University through a wide range of programs and services. Care is provided by board certified physicians, certified nurse practitioners and other medical staff including nurses, clinical laboratory scientists, x-ray technologists, medical assistants, and pharmacists. In addition to the basic medical care, Student Health Services offers health education, orthopedics, osteopathic manipulative treatment and psychiatry.

The mission of SDSU Student Health Services is to provide high-quality, convenient, student- focused medical care in a safe and welcoming environment, actively partnering with our student- patients to help them achieve and maintain healthy lives in support of their personal and academic success.

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

The Division works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures, while facilitating an integrated vision and shared responsibility for prioritizing and advancing institutional goals. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and   communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
• Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces;  and
• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and   Inclusion, specifically:

“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.”

For more information regarding Student Health Services, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications

• Experience obtaining and verifying eligibility and requesting/obtaining authorizations.
• Advanced understanding of and experience dealing with various types of insurance (i.e.HMOs, PPOs, IP As, POSs, EPOs, Medicare, Medi-Cal, etc.), federal and state programs such as Family PACT.
• Thorough understanding of the referral and authorization process.
• Strong computer skills including EHR/EMR experience.
• Working knowledge of healthcare delivery methods, medical office management and patient flow procedures, and clinical care practices.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of organization and use of time management skills.
• Proven experience in providing excellent customer service delivery.
• Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating and performing work in situations where numerous demands are involved.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to address sensitive issues and interact with people from various socioeconomic statuses.
• Analytical skills working with complex medical and social needs for patients and families.
• Experience working with pediatric, adolescent, or adult populations.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $4,510 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,379 - $7,922 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on April 4, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by April 5, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at rstalmann@sdsu.edu.