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Referral CoordinatorUniversity of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX, United States
Referral Coordinator

Referral Coordinator

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX, United States
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Posting Title : Referral Coordinator

Hiring Department : Dell Medical School

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : AUSTIN, TX

Job Details : PURPOSE

The Referral Coordinator ensures a seamless, patient-centered experience across the healthcare system. This role coordinates appointments, manages inbound and outbound referrals and authorizations, verifies insurance, supports care transitions, and communicates with patients and families to facilitate access to care. The Referral Coordinator serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and specialists, helping resolve scheduling, insurance, and referral-related issues while enhancing operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates Patient Scheduling and Appointments

  • Schedules and confirms appointments across multiple specialties.
  • Provides pre-visit instructions and coordinates follow-up care.
  • Collaborates with clinical teams to optimize scheduling workflows.
  • Schedules urgent referrals and procedures as needed.
  • Updates scheduling systems with accurate patient information.

Manages Referrals and Authorizations

  • Processes inbound and outbound referrals, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
  • Identifies appropriate specialists and coordinates referral logistics.
  • Verifies insurance coverage and obtains prior authorizations.
  • Tracks referral progress and ensures follow-up care is arranged.
  • Communicates referral status to patients and providers.
  • Supports Care Coordination

  • Supports discharge planning and post-visit care transitions.
  • Coordinates services such as home health, rehabilitation, or specialty follow-up.
  • Communicates care plans to patients and families.
  • Ensures continuity of care across settings and providers.
  • Monitors patient progress and follow-up needs.
  • Verifies Insurance and Benefits

  • Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Communicates financial responsibilities and assists with resources.
  • Completes prior authorizations for procedures and testing.
  • Resolves coverage issues in collaboration with billing teams.
  • Updates insurance information in the EMR.
  • Provides Patient Communication and Support

  • Responds to patient inquiries via phone, portal, or in person.
  • Educates patients on care processes, referrals, and expectations.
  • De-escalates concerns and escalates clinical issues appropriately.
  • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Provides timely updates and support throughout the care journey.
  • Maintains Documentation and Compliance

  • Maintains accurate records in EMR and scheduling systems.
  • Scans and uploads documents to patient records
  • Ensures compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
  • Audits documentation for completeness and accuracy.
  • Supports data collection for reporting and quality initiatives.
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 2 years of experience in a healthcare or patient-facing administrative role.
  • Experience with medical terminology and insurance verification.
  • Relevant education or experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in patient coordination, scheduling, or referrals.
  • Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Epic.
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Certified Patient Care Coordinator (CPCC)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • SALARY RANGE

    $45,000 + depending on qualifications

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT / EQUIPMENT

  • Standard office equipment.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard.
  • May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
  • Required Materials

    Resume / CV

  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest
  • Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

    Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

    Employment Eligibility :

    Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

    Retirement Plan Eligibility :

    The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

    Background Checks :

    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

    Equal Opportunity Employer :

    The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

    Pay Transparency :

    The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

    Employment Eligibility Verification :

    If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

    E-Verify :

    The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
  • Compliance :

    Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

    The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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