Imaging Referral Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Imaging Referral Specialist

The Imaging Referral Specialist is responsible for clinical referrals with particular focus on Imaging requests for patients. The Imaging Referral Specialist is charged with the timely and accurate scheduling of all clinical imaging referrals, as requested by the patient’s primary care provider.

Communication

Good oral and written communication skills are required for this position. Information must be exchanged using tact and persuasion appropriately. The person in this position must be able to communicate with the patients, staff, and others; and contribute to a positive environment. Bilingual English Spanish Preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for obtaining imaging referrals & diagnostic authorizations for a fast paced, multi-specialty medical clinic in a timely manner
• Ensure complete and accurate registration, including patient demographic and current insurance information
• Ability to read medical records to gather supporting documentation for services requested

Assemble information concerning patient’s clinical background and referral needs per guidelines

Communicate status of all outstanding authorizations

Present necessary medical information such as history, diagnosis, and prognosis

Advocate role on the patient’s behalf with the carrier to ensure approval of the necessary supplies / services for the patient in a timely fashion

Follow up on referrals to ensure patients are keeping the appointments as scheduled

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

WFHC reserves the right to change or modify the job description, including but not limited to Major Responsibilities, Education, Certification, and Physical Requirements.

WFHC is an EOC.