Referral Coordinator

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Referral Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Process referrals to specialty areas for PCP physicians and coordinate appointments
• Handle incoming phone calls regarding referrals and communicate with patients about their referral status
• Complete authorization requests and liaise with insurance companies for processing

Required Qualifications

• Experience in processing medical referrals and authorizations
• Knowledge of ICD-9 coding and insurance authorization procedures
• Ability to work telecommuting with a full-time schedule
• Familiarity with electronic and paper referral systems
• Experience in patient access or healthcare administration preferred