Referral Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office or clinical environment
• Knowledge of insurance plans and verification procedures
• Customer service experience in a patient-facing role
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Experience using Epic EMR system
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Discretion and professionalism in handling patient information

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Experience using Epic EMR system

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and schedule referrals based on urgency, ensuring timely follow-up and seamless handoffs to specialists and providers
• Accurately collect and enter demographic, insurance, and clinical information into the EMR to support referral processes
• Verify insurance benefits, contact payers for pre-authorization, and communicate clinical details when necessary to establish medical necessity
• Explain referral expectations, co-pays, or deductibles, and answer questions to ensure patients are informed and prepared
• Build strong relationships with referral offices, community providers, and internal teams to support smooth transitions of care
• Serve as a go-to contact for staff regarding authorizations, procedural codes, and insurance requirements

Benefits

• Play a vital role in helping patients access timely, appropriate care
• Work in a mission-driven, team-oriented clinical environment
• Gain valuable experience across clinical, billing, and administrative workflows
• Make a meaningful daily impact on patients and healthcare delivery