Referrals Coordinator - General & Vascular Surgery - Per Diem

Kittitas Valley Healthcare • Ellensburg, WA

59d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Referrals Coordinator is responsible for processing referral requests from the providers, including making appointments at the referral sites, obtaining pre-authorizations and obtaining insurance referral approval. The referral coordinator will work together with other departments to assure all the necessary patient information is provided to make the referral process as efficient as possible.

Requirements

• At least two years of medical clinic experience
• Exposure to insurance verification and authorization fundamentals
• Current computer experience (medium to expert level) in Microsoft products

Nice To Haves

• Current experience with clinic-based computer programs such as an Electronic Medical Record
• Previous experience with medical coding
• Certified Professional Coder from The American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant from the National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist from the National Healthcareer Association

Responsibilities

• Processing referral requests from providers
• Making appointments at referral sites
• Obtaining pre-authorizations
• Obtaining insurance referral approval
• Working with other departments to ensure necessary patient information is provided for efficient referral processing

Benefits

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust employee wellness program
• Company contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Coverage available for spouses/domestic partners, and dependent children
• Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program
• Certification pay
• Pension eligible after one year of part-time status
• Additional 15% premium in lieu of benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed