Referrals Coordinator (Future Opportunities)
About The Position
This is an evergreen talent-pool posting and is not associated with a currently available position. We are accepting applications from individuals interested in future opportunities as a Referral Coordinator. By submitting your application, you consent to having your information reviewed and retained for consideration as relevant positions become available. Applying to this posting does not guarantee an interview or employment. If a position opens that aligns with your qualifications and experience, a member of our Talent Acquisition team may contact you. The Referral Coordinator supports the clinical unit with clerical activities. This individual will coordinate all external and some internal services and will be responsible for scheduling consultations, diagnostic testing and surgical procedures. The ideal candidate inputs referrals and authorizations into a data bank and coordinates follow-up care with the referral physicians as approved by a Physician Associates physician. The Referral Coordinator will also coordinate all related services in a pleasant and professional manner for patients as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous experience in a physician’s office, clinic or hospital processing referrals.
- Medical terminology knowledge.
- Experience scheduling healthcare appointments.
- Experience with office equipment, including computers, calculators, fax machines and copiers.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Proficient on Microsoft office
- Proficient in use of ECW
- Experience in different Insurance portals
- Medicaid and Medicare knowledge
Responsibilities
- Responsible for order entry into the computer system.
- Coordinates and schedules referrals when necessary per policy.
- Ensures that all necessary medical records are forwarded to referral provider.
- Acts as a resource for staff and patients with questions regarding referral policies and procedures. Provides internal and external referral coordination.
- Inputs all authorization information into data base including, diagnostic and procedure codes. Will obtain appropriate authorizations as needed.
- Refers requests for emergency care and urgent care or medical advice to the appropriate staff member.
- Acts as a resource for staff and patients with questions regarding insurance benefits.
- Contacts patients with information concerning tests ordered by a provider as necessary.
- Orders and/or directs patients for outside tests.
- Helps to maintain daily flow by assisting Supervisor as directed.
- Works effectively as a member of a patient care team and contributes suggestions for improving unit and organization operations. Completes other tasks as assigned.
- Obtain authorization from a diversity of insurance companies depending on each patient’s insurance plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
