Job Description
Job Description
The Referral Specialist is an integral part of the clinic team. Responsibilities include coordinating referral processes for the assigned area of service(s) or provider(s) by preparing referrals and obtaining authorizations and pre-certifications. The Referral Specialist also verifies patient’s benefits and eligibility and may assist patient in obtaining proper paperwork for claims.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred
- Spanish speaking and writing skills
Education and Experience
Required
- High School Diploma
Preferred
- One (1) year of practice experience in a clinic office setting.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Certified Medical Assistant
Special Requirements
The employee must be able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required. Ability to handle significant stress.
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Full Time-40 hours per week