Referral Coordinator | PRN
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At a glance
Job overview
Avera is hiring a Referral Coordinator | PRN. The Referral Coordinator is accountable for directing and scheduling physician referrals and procedures for patients, handling insurance preauthorizations, completing medical record requests, and communicating appointment details, while ensuring consent forms are signed and follow‑up mailings are sent as needed.
Key focus areas include Schedule out‑of‑clinic procedures and appointments including diagnostics and specialty visits., Develop and research insurance information to support preauthorizations and consent requirements., and Complete medical record requests and order forms for scheduled procedures..
Important skills include Scheduling, Insurance Preauthorization, Medical Records Handling, Patient Communication, Confidentiality, and Collaboration.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Location:
Access Health Marshall-Carlson St
Worker Type:
PRN
Work Shift:
As Needed (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$18.00 - $23.25
Position Highlights
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Accountable for the direction and scheduling of physician referrals and/or procedures for the consumer.
What you will do
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Schedules all out-of-clinic procedures and appointments including but not limited to, clinic diagnostics, hospital-based diagnostics, specialty physician clinic appointments, etc.
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Develops and researches insurance information and serves as a resource for preauthorization efficiencies, preauthorizing procedures, ensuring consent forms and waivers are signed as appropriate.
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Complete requests of medical records to the referring physician and order forms for procedures to be scheduled by the hospital.
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Communicates with patients to inform them of the date, time and location of appointments and procedures.
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Follow-up mailings may also be necessary to inform patients of testing protocol and requirements.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- High School or GED Equivalent
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Healthcare, administrative work involving scheduling and/or insurance duties
Expectations and Standards
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Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
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Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
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Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
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Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [email protected] .
At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.
Additional Notices:
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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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