Referral Specialist processes insurance pre-verification for hospital admissions or specialty service office visits. Gathers pertinent information from patients, insurance carriers, financial counselors, and other staff to confirm the patient's financial obligations for services. Being a Referral Specialist acts as a liaison between hospitals, clinical staff, health plans, providers, and patients to process referrals. Verifies insurance coverage and obtains required authorizations when necessary. Additionally, Referral Specialist documents referrals, communications, actions, and other data in an information management system. Generates and distributes all applicable forms, notifications, and paperwork. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Referral Specialist works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Referral Specialist typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Referral and Scheduling Coordinator gathers and communicates all relative information and preparation instructions to patient and referring providers. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and works under close supervision and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.
Job Functions
Prepares and processes all managed care referral paperwork.
Gathers pertinent information from physicians, nurse practitioners and nursing staff to complete referrals.
Contacts various offices/facilities to obtain necessary appointments for completing referrals.
Maintains referral records and files documentation.
Responds to patient inquiries regarding health plan referrals.
Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.
Requirements
Referral experience
2 years of hands-on healthcare experience in a clinical setting, preferably within the Medicare population
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Proficient with medical terminology
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Excellent professional communication abilities, at all levels within the organization and with patients, at all times
Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of ICD 10 and CPT coding
Bilingual English/Spanish
Additional Information
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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