Referral Specialist - Physician Enterprise
Summary
Coordinates patient referrals, insurance authorizations, and scheduling for medical practices using healthcare systems and terminology.
Overview
Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
Performs scheduling functions as designated by practice. Coordinates incoming and outgoing referrals for office visits and diagnostic testing. Obtains insurance authorization prior to visit. Requires general knowledge of specified procedures, insurance authorizations, and other related functions.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- Two years of previous medical related scheduling experience
- Ability to type 30 WPM
- Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology
PREFERRED
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of a computerized scheduling system
- Three years of previous medical related scheduling experience
- Demonstrated organizational and communication/customer service skills
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in utilization of computer application
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals in all levels of
- Ability to work independently.