Transfer & Referral Specialist
Sutter Health
SacramentoFull timePosted 9/22/2026
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Organization:
SMCS-Valley Administration
Position Overview:
Reviews confidential clinical information and facilitates transfers and transports to appropriate Sutter facility, program or affiliated and aligned specialists.
Job Description:
EDUCATION
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Bachelor's in Business and/or Healthcare Administration, or related field.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
• 2 years progressively responsible experience in healthcare/medical insurance, Emergency Room Tech, Admitting/Patient Access, and/or Case Management as typically acquired in three or more years.
• 2 years' experience in an acute and/or non-acute healthcare setting.
• 2 years' experience working with computerized systems and/or electronic medical record.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Working knowledge of managed care requirements and processes.
• Knowledge of system, affiliate and community resources, and third-party payers (e.g., PPO, HMO, Medicare, insurance plans).
• knowledge of insurance authorization process and HIPPA requirements.
• Familiar with medical and managed care terminologies.
• Understanding of disease process to assess referral requests and appropriate level/provider of care required.
• Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Displays a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Ability to communicate through verbal and written means, and to present information to a variety of audiences.
• Organization skills to effectively manage and/or re-prioritize activities and projects to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of responsiveness.
• Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Demonstrates respect for cultural and linguistic differences and promotes an inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrates initiative in providing feedback/input to improve workflow/processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
• Ability to maintain and work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to use essential applications and/or databases associated with the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Job Shift:
Nights
Schedule:
Part Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
24
Employee Status:
Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $28.00 to $52.56 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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