Referral Coordinator- Gastroenterology Office

Company: CALIFORNIA PRACT STAFF
Location: Yorba Linda
Posted on: February 7, 2019

Job Description:

Referral Coordinator- Gastroenterology Office General Summary: A non-exempt medical office position responsible for all referrals for the medical offices in the market Essential Job Responsibilities: 1.Process patient referrals for the practices in the market2. Coordinate scheduling of office visits for the referred patient3. Assist patient with finding resources that accept the various insurances 4. Obtains pre-authorization from payers.5. Set up referring providers in the Electronic SystemQualifications: Education: High school diploma/GED with completion or a medical assisting or medical office assistant program preferred.Certification: Prefer healthcare management/administration or Medical Assistant certification.Experience: Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience working in a medical office setting Performance Requirements: Knowledge:1. Knowledge of insurance verification process2. Knowledge of specific Insurances such as Medicare and Tricare Prime3. Knowledge of documentation required for physician appointments.4. Knowledge of Electronic Health Systems5. Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes6. Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a clinic sufficient to provide effective patient care.Skills: 1. Skill in multi-tasking.2. Skill in customer service.3. Skill in computer hardware and software use.4. Skill in verbal and written communication.5. Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.6. Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.7. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, and the public.8. Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.9. Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.Abilities: 1. Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively.2. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies and procedures.3. Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.4. Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.Job: Clerical/Administrative Primary Location: Yorba Linda, California Facility: CALIFORNIA PRACT STAFF Job Type: Full-time Shift Type: Days Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant s or employee s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Category: Administrative , Keywords: Medical Receptionist

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