Referral Specialist

UHS • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

The Referral Specialist reviews and coordinates external patient referrals for potential admission to facility programming. Provides accurate evaluation of the facility’s capacity and capability to meet the needs of referred patients.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Communicates effectively with clinics and hospital.
• Communicates information to appropriate areas, departments and individuals.
• Covers at other clinics as a receptionist as requested
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling referrals for patients, providers, pre-authorizing & pre-certifying tests/procedures.
• Scheduling of other tests with facilities at the request of providers and/or staff.
• Directly communicates with the clinics, referred to clinics, and patients.
• Reviews clinical data to report medical necessity to insurance companies.
• All other duties as assigned
• Schedules tests and referral appointments within 24 hours from receiving the physician order.
• Notifies patients within 24 hours of their appointment
• Pre-certify appropriate tests with insurance companies within 48 hours of physician order
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

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