Referral Coordinator

Job description

Department: 09120 WFBMG Hugh Chatham: Admin - General Administration Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday 8-5 on site Pay Range: $17.40 - $26.10 Major Responsibilities: - Coordination of the Referral Process - 1)Collects all referrals from medical staff daily and obtains any necessary approvals from attendings. - 2)Works in all aspects of the referral process, including processing referrals for patients based on primary care physician orders and follow up specialists service recommended. - 3)Generates necessary correspondence or calls to patients, physicians and office staff, managed care organizations or vendors requesting additional information and requirements for referral authorization. - 4)Communicates with appropriate Physician, nursing staff and patients regarding follow-up status of referrals. - 5)Prepare correspondence, input referral information in the automated system, collects additional medical necessity supporting documentation and provide to appropriate parties for approval. - 6)Attend PHO and other vendor meetings as required to discuss changes in processing requirements. - 7)Identifies p...