Overview
Referral Specialist - Downers Grove - Orthopaedics
Position Highlights :
- Full-Time, 40 hours / week
- Hours : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am-4 : 00pm
- Location : Downers Grove
Benefits :
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.Employer provided life and disability insurance.$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.Immediate 401(k) match.40 hours paid volunteer time off.A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.Responsibilities
Receives and documents and electronic requests for referrals from Ortho / Podiatry Providers.Verifies member eligibility and basic benefit coverage levels including obtaining information on coordination of benefits and third party liability as appropriate.Maintains a current working knowledge of all Health Plan carrier requirements for referral request authorizations and approval path requirements. (Pre-Determinations and Peer to Peers)Provides source of referral and prior approval requests with timely notification of approval or denial decisions through designated communication routes.Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent requiredPrefer one-year experience in customer service setting, preferably in a medical office with basic knowledge of medical and insurance terminologyStrong customer service focusEffective verbal and written communication skillsOrganized and able to manage competing prioritiesKnowledge of Epic system preferredKnowledge and understanding of the medical insurance industry and health plansProficient computer navigation skills, with basic / advanced Microsoft Office / Outlook and intra / internet experienceMedical Terminology Knowledge preferredThe compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $16.35-24.52 with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.