Description
Job Id: 73700
Referral Specialist
Our client is seeking a Referral Specialist with strong healthcare insurance and referral coordination experience to support timely patient care and accurate authorization processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable communicating with patients, providers, payors, and internal teams while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This role is on-site in Vancouver, Washington.
Referral Specialist Responsibilities
- Coordinate referrals, insurance authorizations, and reauthorizations to support ongoing patient services.
- Review and process referral documentation while ensuring required information is accurately entered and maintained.
- Communicate with patients, providers, specialists, insurers, and billing teams regarding coverage and referral requirements.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation in patient records and referral systems.
- Provide clerical and administrative support to healthcare staff and assist with additional duties as needed.
Referral Specialist Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical insurance, referrals, prior authorizations, or a related healthcare setting.
- Required proficiency with Epic and experience managing referrals and/or prior authorizations.
- Strong knowledge of insurance requirements for therapies, procedures, diagnostic testing, infusions, and other medical services.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Horizon Home Care.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-through skills with strong attention to detail.
Compensation: $25-$27/hr. (DOE)
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