Referral Coordinator

CenterWell • Richardson, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Referral Coordinator/HIMS schedules and pre-registers patients for exams and procedures with specialists and providers outside of the primary care physician's office. The Referral Coordinator/HIMS performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Perform computations. Typically work on semi-routine assignments. The Referral Coordinator gathers and communicates all relative information and preparation instructions to patient and referring providers. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Work within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing. Follow standard policies that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and independent discretion. Use your skills to make an impact.

Requirements

• Less than 3 years of hands-on healthcare experience in a clinical setting, preferably within the Medicare population
• Proficient with medical terminology
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Excellent professional communication abilities, at all levels within the organization and with patients, at all times
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or Business Administration
• Knowledge of ICD 10 and CPT coding
• Referral experience
• Medical Assistant or Professional State Certifications related to healthcare
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Schedules and pre-registers patients for exams and procedures with specialists and providers outside of the primary care physician's office.
• Performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments.
• Performs computations.
• Gathers and communicates all relative information and preparation instructions to patient and referring providers.
• Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing.
• Follows standard policies that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and independent discretion.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
• short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level