FOR IMMIDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR MOST UPDATED RESUME TO : JOHMARTIN@TEKSYSTEMS .COM
SUBJECT LINE TO READ : "Referral Specialist - Updated Resume"
PLEASE INCLUDE 3 BULLET POINTS OF YOUR BEST SKILLSETS WHY YOU WOULD BE A FIT FOR THIS ROLE
Pay : $21 / hr
Location : Onsite in Los Angeles, 90059
Description :
- Processes all sub-specialty and diagnostic referrals and communicates with outside specialty care, diagnostic agencies, and IPA / health plans (if applicable) to initiate referral
- Notifies patients of appointment times, educates them regarding significance of specialty / diagnostic appointment, provides reminder calls, and assists patients with their appointments.
- Tracks status of referrals on ongoing basis and if assigned, maintains referral log including, at a minimum : specialty, date of referral, date of appointment, date patient notified, show / no-show status, date specialty consult note, and date consult note
- Documents and maintains accurate records for all patient correspondence
- Ensures that referrals are addressed in a timely manner.
- Researches and updates outside referral sources on an on-going basis.
- Serves as a liaison between patients and medical staff for both internal and external services.
- Reviews patient charts prior to releasing to requesting provider / department for needed forms and reviews prior to completion;
replenishes forms as needed. Returns records to providers for completion when indicated.
- Ensures complete and accurate registration, including patient demographic and current insurance information.
- Contacts review organizations and insurance companies to ensure prior approval requirements are met.
- Reviews details and expectations about the referral with patients.
- Works aggressively with physicians and physician office staff to obtain necessary medical information relating to the referral.
Skills :
Customer service, Prior authorization
Top Skills Details :
Customer service,Prior authorization
Additional Skills & Qualifications :
- At least 1 year of referral / authorizations experience - MUST HAVE
- IPA / HMO experience
- Cerner is highly preferred
- Knowledge of ICD and CPT codes
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Experience Level : Entry Level
Entry Level
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