Referral Coordinator- Full Time (Buffalo Grove)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Buffalo Grove, IL

6d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Referral Coordinator , you’ll play a vital role on the care team – supporting providers, connecting with patients, and helping ensure a seamless, compassionate experience every day. As a key member of the ambulatory care team, you will:

Requirements

• H.S. diploma or G.E.D.
• 3-4 years experience in a managed care organization, hospital or physician’s office with 1 year referral experience
• Excellent medical terminology comprehension and its effective usage
• Completion of 1 Medical Terminology class with certificate of completion.

Responsibilities

• Collect all referrals from medical staff daily and obtain any necessary approvals from attendings.
• Work in all aspects of the referral process, including processing referrals for patients based on primary care physician orders and follow up specialist services recommended.
• Generates necessary correspondence or calls to patients, physicians and office staff, managed care organizations or vendors requesting additional information and requirements for referral authorization.
• Prepare correspondence, input referral information in the automated system, collects additional medical necessity supporting documentation and provide to appropriate parties for approval.
• Identifies potential problems (i.e., labs, x-rays, procedures, and other physicians) with payment of charges from referral by communication with PHO and other managed care specialists.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees