Patient Access - Referral Coordinator - Hybrid

ATI Holdings • Oconomowoc, WI

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Referral Coordinator, you will manage all incoming and outgoing patient referrals to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient coordination of care at the client site. In this role, you support both clinical teams and patients by verifying insurance requirements, scheduling appointments with internal providers, and maintaining documentation within the Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. You serve as a key communication link between providers, patients, and therapy clinics. This is a hybrid position working out of our medical office location in Oconomowoc, WI.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare, medical office, or scheduling environment.
• 1 year working knowledge of insurance verification, authorizations, and referral processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support both patients and clinical staff.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple referrals and deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High accuracy in data entry, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Time management and prioritization with competing referral deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience with PT referrals, physician scripts, and insurance authorization processes.
• 1 year experience with therapy-related authorizations and Medicare/commercial insurance rules.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiar with healthcare information systems such as EPIC, NextGen, etc.

Responsibilities

• Process all new physical therapy referrals and physician scripts, confirming diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and required documentation.
• Communicate with patients regarding referral status, insurance details, and upcoming physical therapy appointments.
• Schedule initial evaluations and work with Office Specialist and other office staff to ensure appropriate therapist assignment and appointment availability.
• Track referral progress and follow up on outstanding or incomplete referrals.
• Maintain accurate referral records, scanned documents, and communication logs within the EHR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED