The Referral Coordinator is a highly visible customer service and patient-focused role that works directly with our patient population and their families, insurance representatives and outside vendors, physicians, clinicians and other medical personnel in a dynamic and professional environment to provide the highest level of quality healthcare to our members.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinates and processes patient referrals to completion with precision, detail and accuracy.

• Orders have been approved (when needed).
• Schedules patient (Preferred Providers List of Specialist) and notifies them of appointment information, including, date, time, location, etc.
• Uses Web IVR to generate authorizations (Availity, Careplus, Healthhelp NIA and any other approved web IVR for authorization processing).
• Referrals have been sent to specialist office & confirmed receipt.
• Prepares and actively participates during physician/clinician daily huddles utilizing RITS Huddle Portal and huddle guide. Communicates effectively the physicians/clinicians needs or outstanding items regarding to patients.
• Ensures patient's external missed appointment are rescheduled and communicated to the physician/clinician.
• Completes and addresses phone messages within 24 hours of call.
• Checks out patients based on their assigned physician/clinician. (Note: If assigned Care Coordinator is unavailable at the time of check out, a colleague shall assist patient. This process does not apply to Care Specialist)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be detail-oriented, possess the ability to multi-task and be open to cross-functionally training in referrals duties.
• The individual in this role must exercise proper phone etiquette and have the ability to navigate proficiently through computer software systems.
• Must be team-oriented and work extremely well with patients, colleagues, physicians and other personnel in a professional and courteous manner.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and timely complete tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT, HCPCS and ICD coding preferred.

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in customer service, patient referrals, and/or insurance verification required
• Experience with Web IVRs and obtaining referrals/authorizations for multiple payers strongly preferred
• Healthcare experience in a clinical setting, preferably within the Medicare HMO population is a plus
• CPR for Healthcare Providers is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Insurance verification: 1 year (Required)
• Prior Authorization: 1 year (Required)
• Referrals: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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