Referral Specialist - Physical Therapy - Zephyrhills, FL

Orlando Health • Zephyrhills, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health Job Title: Referral Specialist Full Time: Monday - Friday. Department: Physical Therapy Location: 38051 Market Square Drive, Zephyrhills, FL Job Summary: The initial contact of each new patient. Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work? ✅ Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs. ✅ Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs. ✅ Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions. ✅ Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options. ✅ Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• One (1) year of retail, customer service or health care.

Responsibilities

• Completes registration and obtains insurance authorization for new patients, diagnostic testing and for hospital admissions.
• Ensures financial information and insurance has been verified.
• Updates patient insurance information in billing systems as needed
• Initiates the referral and authorization process for all services and visits.
• Works closely with nursing and medical staff to facilitate optimal patient care.
• Communicates with the scheduling department to verify each patient’s insurance requirements have been satisfied for upcoming appointments.
• Coordinates with other departments as needed to facilitate patient’s visit.
• Provides patient with referral information for other physicians and facilities.
• Communicates effectively with all internal and external customers – PCP, Patient, clinical departments, etc. in order to obtain the required authorization needed for each service.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and education.

Benefits

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees