Referral Coordinator in Vancouver, Washington - #73695 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73695

Referral Coordinator
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Referral Coordinator to support the timely coordination and authorization of patient services. This role will work closely with patients, providers, insurance carriers, and internal teams to manage referrals, obtain necessary approvals, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure continuity of care. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of healthcare insurance requirements and experience navigating referrals and prior authorizations in a medical setting.

This role is on-site in Vancouver, Washington.

Referral Coordinator Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and insurance authorizations to help ensure patients receive approved services without unnecessary delays.
• Obtain initial and continued-service authorizations from commercial insurance plans and government payors as needed.
• Review referral and authorization requirements and ensure required clinical and insurance documentation is complete and properly maintained.
• Track approved services and coordinate requests for additional visits or continued treatment based on the patient’s ongoing needs.
• Enter and maintain referral, authorization, and patient information accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, specialists, insurance companies, billing teams, and other stakeholders regarding coverage and authorization status.
• Monitor referral activity and follow established processes to support appropriate utilization of services and cost-effective patient care.
• Ensure documentation is organized and available in the patient’s medical record in accordance with applicable payer requirements.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to clinical and operational staff as needed.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Referral Coordinator Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in healthcare insurance, medical referrals, prior authorizations, or a closely related medical administrative role.
• Required experience managing insurance requirements for referrals and prior authorizations involving therapies, procedures, diagnostic services, infusions, and other specialty care.
• Experience working with Epic is required.
• Strong understanding of insurance coverage, authorization processes, payer documentation requirements, and healthcare terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience working with electronic medical records and healthcare referral management systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple referrals, deadlines, and documentation requirements accurately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with patients, providers, payors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinical, billing, and administrative staff.

Compensation: $25-$27/hr. (DOE)

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