The number of referrals in a MTF varies depending on the patient population, illness severity, local networks, and referral patterns. Scope : The Contractor shall support the AFMS' mission of ...
The number of referrals in a MTF varies depending on the patient population, illness severity, local networks, and referral patterns. Scope : The Contractor shall support the AFMS' mission of ...
The number of referrals in a MTF varies depending on the patient population, illness severity, localnetworks, and referral patterns.Scope:The Contractor shall support the AFMS' mission of staffing ...
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The number of referrals in a MTF varies depending on the patient population, illness severity, localnetworks, and referral patterns.Scope:The Contractor shall support the AFMS' mission of staffing ...
At the MTF level, the PSS will collaborate closely with the Chief of the Medical Staff (SGH), Quality Management (QM), Risk Management, (RM), Process Improvement (PI), and Trusted Care initiatives.
At the MTF level, the PSS will collaborate closely with the Chief of the Medical Staff (SGH), Quality Management (QM), Risk Management, (RM), Process Improvement (PI), and Trusted Care initiatives.
Referral Management Clerk - Healthcare
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $20/hr
Review of each MTF generated referral and determining a disposition as either "Appoint to MTF" or "Defer to Network (DTN)" based on specific MTF specialty clinic capabilities, capacities, and DHA ...
Referral Management Clerk - Healthcare
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$18.50 - $20/hr
Review of each MTF generated referral and determining a disposition as either "Appoint to MTF" or "Defer to Network (DTN)" based on specific MTF specialty clinic capabilities, capacities, and DHA ...
Review each report in accordance with established MTF procedures. * Respond to "Code Blue" (cardiac or respiratory arrest) medical emergency alerts within the hospital and provide resuscitation ...
Review each report in accordance with established MTF procedures. * Respond to "Code Blue" (cardiac or respiratory arrest) medical emergency alerts within the hospital and provide resuscitation ...
Review each report in accordance with established MTF procedures. * Respond to "Code Blue" (cardiac or respiratory arrest) medical emergency alerts within the hospital and provide resuscitation ...
Review each report in accordance with established MTF procedures. * Respond to "Code Blue" (cardiac or respiratory arrest) medical emergency alerts within the hospital and provide resuscitation ...
Security Guard
$14.75 - $18/hr
Security Guard Serves as a Security Guard at a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) within the Defense Health Agency. Responsible for conducting both internal and external patrols of the hospital ...
Security Guard
$14.75 - $18/hr
Security Guard Serves as a Security Guard at a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) within the Defense Health Agency. Responsible for conducting both internal and external patrols of the hospital ...
Pediatrician
$131.10 - $141.55/hr
The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows: Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts - 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. Work Schedule:
Pediatrician
$131.10 - $141.55/hr
The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows: Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts - 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. Work Schedule:
Field Support Specialist
El Paso, TX · On-site
The incumbent will also work closely with MTF staff to support TRICARE beneficiaries and provide non-clinical support for patient referrals and authorizations; outreach to network providers as ...
Field Support Specialist
El Paso, TX · On-site
The incumbent will also work closely with MTF staff to support TRICARE beneficiaries and provide non-clinical support for patient referrals and authorizations; outreach to network providers as ...
Chiropractor
$82K - $100K/yr
Utilize X-ray and standard laboratory tests appropriate to the chiropractic diagnosis and within the MTF's capabilities as detailed by the standard MTF operating procedures. Radiological examinations ...
Chiropractor
$82K - $100K/yr
Utilize X-ray and standard laboratory tests appropriate to the chiropractic diagnosis and within the MTF's capabilities as detailed by the standard MTF operating procedures. Radiological examinations ...
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required ...
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol. Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required ...
Chiropractor
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$81K - $100K/yr
Utilize X-ray and standard laboratory tests appropriate to the chiropractic diagnosis and within the MTF's capabilities as detailed by the standard MTF operating procedures. Radiological examinations ...
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Chiropractor
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$81K - $100K/yr
Utilize X-ray and standard laboratory tests appropriate to the chiropractic diagnosis and within the MTF's capabilities as detailed by the standard MTF operating procedures. Radiological examinations ...
Nurse Practitioner- Pediatrics
$71.10 - $75.05/hr
The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows: Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts - 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. Work Schedule:
Nurse Practitioner- Pediatrics
$71.10 - $75.05/hr
The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows: Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts - 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. Work Schedule:
Nurse Practitioner- Pediatrics
$71.10 - $75.05/hr
The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows: Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts - 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. Work Schedule:
Nurse Practitioner- Pediatrics
$71.10 - $75.05/hr
The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows: Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts - 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. Work Schedule:
As a condition of employment, the employee shall meet all Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Employee Occupational Health and Safety standards prior to start and throughout working at the MTF. Initial ...
As a condition of employment, the employee shall meet all Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Employee Occupational Health and Safety standards prior to start and throughout working at the MTF. Initial ...
Pediatrician
$131.10 - $141.55/hr
The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows: Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts - 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. Work Schedule:
Pediatrician
$131.10 - $141.55/hr
The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows: Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts - 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period. Work Schedule:
The incumbent will also work closely with MTF staff to support TRICARE beneficiaries and provide non-clinical support for patient referrals and authorizations; outreach to network providers as ...
The incumbent will also work closely with MTF staff to support TRICARE beneficiaries and provide non-clinical support for patient referrals and authorizations; outreach to network providers as ...
Review each report in accordance with established MTF procedures. * Respond to "Code Blue" (cardiac or respiratory arrest) medical emergency alerts within the hospital and provide resuscitation ...
Review each report in accordance with established MTF procedures. * Respond to "Code Blue" (cardiac or respiratory arrest) medical emergency alerts within the hospital and provide resuscitation ...
Mammography Technologist
San Diego, CA · On-site
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol. • Perform system warm ups, calibrations and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and MTF policy.
Mammography Technologist
San Diego, CA · On-site
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol. • Perform system warm ups, calibrations and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and MTF policy.
Senior Social Worker (Liaison)
Tacoma, WA · On-site +1
$104K - $136K/yr
In collaboration with the MTF treatment team, the Liaison must use advanced clinical skills to assess the patient and/or family in the interest of helping the Service Member reach optimal ...
Senior Social Worker (Liaison)
Tacoma, WA · On-site +1
$104K - $136K/yr
In collaboration with the MTF treatment team, the Liaison must use advanced clinical skills to assess the patient and/or family in the interest of helping the Service Member reach optimal ...
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| Aspect | Mtf | Medical Transcriptionist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Certification (e.g., AAMT, AMT) | Certification (e.g., AHDI, AMT) |
| Work Environment | Healthcare facilities, clinics, remote | Medical offices, transcription companies, remote |
| Industry Usage | Transgender healthcare, medical documentation | Medical documentation, healthcare industry |
Both Mtf and Medical Transcriptionist roles require certification and are used in healthcare settings. Mtf refers to a transgender individual undergoing hormone therapy, often working in healthcare or advocacy, while Medical Transcriptionists focus on converting audio medical reports into written documents. The key difference lies in their roles: Mtf is a gender identity term, whereas Medical Transcriptionist is a job title. Understanding this distinction helps clarify the context of each term in the healthcare industry.

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Job description
Reef Systems has an immediate need for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the Air Force medical Service (AFMS) mission at the Referral Management Center (RMC) located at Moody AFB, GA. This is a full-time, on-site position.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
Background:
The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) operates and manages a worldwide healthcare system to deliver medical service for more than 2.63 million eligible beneficiaries. Beneficiaries include active duty, family members and retirees, during both peacetime and wartime. The AFMS responds to a full spectrum of anticipated health requirements and provides an integrated healthcare system from forward deployed locations through definitive care with an emphasis on prevention of illness and injury. Each referral is coordinated through a process called Referral Management (RM). When specialty care is referred, the Referral Management Center (RMC) is responsible for advising the patient of their benefit and working with the referring provider and the Managed Care Support Contractor (MCSC) to ensure that the referral is accurate. The RMC is also responsible for coordinating the referral with the specialty office, facilitating the recapture of Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) direct care capabilities, tracking the referral to closure, and returning all results of treatment to the patient's medical record. The number of referrals in a MTF varies depending on the patient population, illness severity, local networks, and referral patterns.
Scope:
The Contractor shall support the AFMS' mission of staffing and managing RMCs at the MTFs, serving as the one-stop shop for all referrals from the initiation of a referral to receipt of a clear, legible, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (Appendix D) compliant report is returned to the MTF. The RMC serves as the central clearing house for providers and patients needing information or help with referrals. RM is a critical program within DoD and the AFMS, supporting the patient-centered medical home model and optimizing the MTF's clinical specialty capabilities and expeditionary medicine currency platforms.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
Referral Management Center (RMC) Operations:
- Operate the RMC at the MTFs listed within Appendix A. Support RMC operations and provide referral management services to patients during normal MTF business hours (as specified in paragraph 4) for telephonic, electronic, and in person access.
- Process and review referrals in Government information systems including, but not limited to: MHS GENESIS, the Composite Health Care Suite (CHCS), MCSC referral systems, Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), Health Artifact Imaging & Management System (HAIMS), and Referral Management System (RMS) Integrated Clinical Database-B (ICD-B) programs.
- Accurately refer patients to subsequent care using the most current MTF Capabilities Report, and the Access to Care (ATC) standards and RMC Business Rules as outlined in Air Force Instruction AFI44-176 and in the AFMS Referral Management Center Guide - version 9.0, Attachment 1 of the PWS.
- Initiate, follow, manage, and close all referrals within timeliness standards identified in the TRICARE Operations Manual, the RMC business rules, and other current Government policies, regulations, and memorandums.
- Provide patient education including, but not limited to, specialty care referral, procedures, and labs to prepare the patient for their specialty care appointment and/or procedure.
- Provide MTF clinical personnel education concerning referral process and timelines, no less than semi-annually. The Contractor will utilize education opportunities during training venues to include, but not limited to, provider/nurse orientation briefings and Professional Staff (ProStaff) meetings.
- Identify and notify the Government MTF case manager, Utilization Management (UM) nurse or Primary Care Management (PCM) team, as appropriate, of any patient that may benefit from or may require care management/coordination.
- Sustain and follow the most current MTF Specialty Clinic Booking Guidance, MTF Capabilities Report and MTF/MCSC Memorandums of Understanding. Utilize these to maximize recapture initiatives and enhancements.
- Participate in inspections, by providing any requested referral management information by inspectors.
Referral Review/Appointing Function:
- Review initial specialty care and deferred-to network primary care referrals for administrative completeness (e.g., TRICARE Operations Manual, Chapter 8, Section 5), covered TRICARE benefit and required tests and pre-work. Coordinate with referring providers in cases where additional referral information is required.
- Verify patients are registered in CHCS and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS); update demographic and other pertinent information through the appropriate medical systems and software programs. Obtain current and accurate contact information (i.e., cell/home phone numbers, and address).
- Determine patient eligibility for services and schedule specialty referral appointments to MTF or Other Direct Care System (ODCS) (ex: other nearby MTF) using CHCS booking procedures, ATC standards, and established clinic capability/ booking protocols as outlined in AFI 44-176 and in the AFMS Referral Management Guide. If there are no MTF or ODCS referral appointments within ATC standards, the RMC shall defer the referral to the network through the MCSC. The RMC shall transmit the referral though the RMS to the MCSC.
- Assist with ROFR determinations for specialty care that can be provided within the MTF using service availability (capability) listings and information systems that link the referral to the appointment with the ATC category and standard.
- Document patient appointments in the approved AFMS system(s), such as but not limited to CHCS, the RMS, and ALTHA. Enter ROFR-type referrals into CHCS for review and appointments.
- Process ROFRs within the time limits outlined in the TRICARE Operations Manual, Chapter 8, Section 5 (or as amended).
- Accept/decline urgent priority ROFRs and outside referral requests received within thirty (30) minutes of receipt.
- Accept/decline routine priority ROFRs and outside referral requests received within one (1) business day of receipt.
- Return completed referrals submitted by network/VA provider's specialty care referral results (ROFR results) to the referring purchased care provider within ten (10) business days of the kept specialty encounter.
- Verify that referrals are activated within the referral priority standards (Routine, Emergent, and Urgent). RMC staff shall assist with appointing/activating referrals and providing customer support to patients as outlined in the latest AFMS RMC Business Rules.
- Correct inaccurate authorizations in the RMS.
- Coordinate with specialty referral clinics (e.g., internal MTF, ODCS, Veteran's Affairs clinic, etc.) on special patient instructions and tests required prior to appointment.
- Provide pre-appointment instructions to patients, if possible, prior to leaving the MTF. Advise patients of the provider, location, time, and day of referral appointments or request the patient to call back for appointment information if patient not provided appointment prior to leaving the MTF. Include care episode information for the referral provider as to where to return referral results.
- Clinical Documents Requested by Purchased Care Providers. The referring provider/team will obtain additional medical information (e.g. lab reports, x-rays, previous encounter notes, etc.) to provide to the purchased care specialist as requested/ clinically required. The RMC can assist the PCM/team by faxing the documents to the specialist's office. For STAT/ASAP referrals, the ordering provider/team is responsible for obtaining and sending the requested information to the specialist.
- Contact and inform patients in the event referral requests are invalid (e.g., non- covered benefits) or disapproved by MTFs second level reviewer or MCSC. Reschedule or instruct patient of other health care options within two (2) business days of notification of referral being invalid or disapproved by the second level reviewer.
- Submit referrals to the appropriate reviewer when required for medical necessity and appropriateness review.
- Utilize the referral naming convention in Telephone Consults (T-Cons), AHLTA clinical notes and HAIMs, or additional systems, as outlined in the latest AFMS RMC business rules.
- Return all calls within two (2) business days.
- Monitor the secure messaging box three (3) times a day for messages. Follow- up with patients and/or direct messages to the PCM team accordingly.
- Generate and forward referral-related patient telephone consults requiring clinical decision-making to the appropriate provider/team.
- Review TRICARE Regional Office reconciliation/summary report daily; identify all open referrals and ensure resubmission.
Referral Tracking Function:
- Track and obtain initial specialty care and deferred to Network primary care referrals to include obtaining CLRs from MTF, ODCS, network, and non-network providers. When follow-up results are received from specialists, ensure they are sent to the referring provider or PCM.
- Retrieve CLRs no later than (NLT) (180) calendar days after the order entry date. If the RMC does not receive the CLRs within (180) calendar days, the Contractor is responsible for researching (chasing) and expeditiously retrieving CLRs as outlined in the latest AFMS RMC business rules.
- Import/scan CLRs into the correct patients' medical record within three (3) business days from receipt of results from consulted provider/specialist and return CLR results to the referring provider or PCM within three (3) business days of receipt from the consulted provider/specialist as outlined in the TRICARE Operations Manual and AFI 44-176 Attachment 2, RMC business rules.
- Follow-up with MTF specialty care providers who did not complete CLR referral results in accordance with AFMS RMC business rules.
- Provide the referring providers a monthly list of their referred patients who have not scheduled their initial specialty care appointment for the referring provider/team's action.
- Provide initial results of all referrals written by the MTF. Send all referrals to the referring provider/PCM for review to be tracked and closed.
- Prepare referral management data reports/metrics, using referral tracking data tools. Reports and metrics will be as determined by the latest AFMS RM Business rules, local MTF policies and procedures, as well as any regulatory guidance (ex: AAAHC, TJC, NCQA, etc.) currently in effect. Accuracies shall be completed within three (3) business days. Utilize information to maximize recapture initiatives/enhancements.
Heath Benefits Function:
- Accurately advise all patients of their referral eligibility, beneficiary status, and health treatment options as outlined by their TRICARE enrollment and/or DEER status.
- Coordinate with MTF Chief of Medical Staff (SGH) for all active, reserve, and guard referrals not covered under the TRICARE benefit for approval.
- Direct patient to patient travel coordinator and provide information on travel related benefits.
- Assist MTF, as necessary, on advising patients regarding Line-of-Duty, Personal Reliability Program (PRP), and Medical Evaluation Board issues as outlined in AFI 41- 210, Tricare Operations and Patient Administration Functions, and AFI 36-3212, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, Separation (in conjunction with MTF Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer and MTF PRP monitor). Verify appropriate paperwork is on file prior to authorization.
Customer Service Function:
- Provide medical ethics, telephone etiquette, office, administrative, and clerical skills to perform receptionist duties. Provide positive, courteous, and professional customer service support to patients and MTF staff.
- Initiate, receive, and coordinate (telephone/computer/written) communication between beneficiaries, team members, internal staff and providers, network/outside providers and ancillary health care workers regarding specialty clinic appointments and referrals.
- The Contractor will resolve substantiated complaints within five (5) business days of receipt of complaint.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
All contractor personnel shall meet the minimum qualifications below:
Licensed Professionals
- Shall read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.
- Shall have knowledge, skills and computer literacy to interpret and apply medical care criteria, such as, but not limited to, InterQual or Milliman Ambulatory Care Guidelines.
- Shall have a minimum of two (2) years broad-based clinical nursing experience in either an inpatient or outpatient care setting within the last three (3) years.
- License must be valid and unrestricted. Contract personnel shall be in good standing, and under no clinical restrictions, with the licensure boards in all jurisdictions in which a license is held or has been held within the last ten (10) years.
- Operational computer skills with general working knowledge of word processing, and Microsoft applications (including Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook).
- General medical ethics, telephone etiquette, written/verbal/electronic communication, and customer service skills.
Health Requirements:
In accordance with Air Force Joint Instruction 48-110 and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 48-105, all RMC personnel shall follow the methods for controlling and preventing disease as described in the American Public Health Association publication, Control of Communicable ...
About Reef Systems
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Industry
Business management consulting
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Cary, NC, US
Year founded
2008