Referral Specialist processes insurance pre-verification for hospital admissions or specialty service office visits. Gathers pertinent information from patients, insurance carriers, financial counselors, and other staff to confirm the patient's financial obligations for services. Being a Referral Specialist acts as a liaison between hospitals, clinical staff, health plans, providers, and patients to process referrals. Verifies insurance coverage and obtains required authorizations when necessary. Additionally, Referral Specialist documents referrals, communications, actions, and other data in an information management system. Generates and distributes all applicable forms, notifications, and paperwork. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Referral Specialist works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Referral Specialist typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!
At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program, Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The Referral Coordinator is responsible for coordinating specialty care for patients in need of external consultation as requested by the provider. Responsibilities will also include obtaining authorization, tracking and maintaining appropriate documentation to support both providers and patients. Coordinates and ensures the smooth flow of the referral and authorization process to meet the needs of our patients, establish collaborative relationships with community specialists and insurance companies, and represent the organization professionally and positively.
BENEFITS:
Elica is proud to offer an exciting benefits package to qualifying full-time employees which can support your health, your family, and help you plan for the future.
Learn more about Elica’s services and mission at our website or check us out on Facebook.
Requirements
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The successful candidate will be willing and able to:
The successful Candidate has:
Additional Requirements:
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The work environment is characteristic of normal office conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or lift. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to run agency related errands and attend off-site meetings; the employee must be able to operate, maneuver and/or control a motor vehicle. In performing the driving responsibilities, the driver may sit for long periods. This requires intense concentration, particularly in poor driving conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Elica Health Centers is a healthcare facility that adheres to the mandates issued by the California Department of Public Health including the recent orders regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
Compensation - Dependent Upon Experience
$20.00 - $26.00 an hour
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