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Referral Specialist

Grace Health

Battle Creek, MIJob$20.15/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.15/hr
Location
Battle Creek, MI
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Grace Health is hiring a Referral Specialist. The Referral Specialist at Grace Health processes and coordinates referrals and diagnostic orders, acting as a liaison among providers, patients, and families while ensuring accurate communication and documentation of medical information.

Key focus areas include Manages flow of incoming and outgoing communications with providers, clinical support staff, patients, and external offices., Assembles patient medical information and history needed to complete a diagnostic order or referral., and Schedules diagnostic testing and processes referrals per medical order..

Preferred (not required): Phone, Fax, Email, and Instant Messaging.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PhoneFaxEmailInstant MessagingPatient EducationPrior AuthorizationDiagnostic SchedulingMedical DocumentationManaged Care KnowledgeResource Navigation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDOne Year Healthcare Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

$20.15+ an hour (adjusted based on education, experience, and skill)

In this position you will be responsible for processing and coordinating referrals and diagnostic orders to internal or external service providers. Serves as a liaison between providers, specialty provider offices, hospitals, patients, and families.

We offer competitive wages based on experience and up to 3 weeks of PTO in the first year! Other perks include no nights or weekend work.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance

  • 401K match

  • 8 paid holidays

  • Employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not be all inclusive.)

  1. Manages flow of incoming and outgoing communications with providers, clinical support staff, patients, and external offices (i.e. phone, fax, email, tasks, and instant messaging).

  2. Assembles patient's medical information and history needed to complete a diagnostic order or referral.

  3. Schedules diagnostic testing and processes referrals per medical order.

  4. Educates patients on pre-test or referral instructions and any other pertinent information.

  5. Obtains prior authorizations for designated testing and referrals, as required.

  6. Manages and tracks tests and referrals until scheduled.

  7. Educates patients and staff about managed care and coverage.

  8. Connects patients to resources to remove barriers to care (e.g. transportation).

  9. Documents concise and appropriate information in the medical record.

  10. Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, please refer to the policy on Job Descriptions for detail that apply to every position.

Requirements:

  • High school Diploma or GED

  • Minimum of one year in a healthcare setting

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