Referral Specialist Sun City West - Banner Health

Banner Health

Verified Company

Sun City West, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary City/State:

Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name:

C/P-SCW Gastroenterology-Clnc

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Administrative Services

Gastroenterology is the treatment of conditions and diseases of the digestive system. Whether patients have acid reflux or gastrointestinal cancer, we are here to help patients get back on the road to wellness. Our specialists work closely with patients to develop an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. No matter the condition, our goal is to lead them back to the daily life and activities they love.

As a
Referral Specialist you will verify and update patient registration information in the system/chart.

Obtains benefit verification and necessary authorizations (referrals, precertification) prior to patient arrival for all specialty consultations and follow ups, uses online, web-based verification systems and reviews real-time eligibility responses to ensure accuracy of insurance eligibility; attaches referrals and authorizations to patients' chart for billing purposes; will process roughly 50 referrals a day; and assist with phones as needed.

We are an engaging team with a definite potential for growth.

Bring your desire to learn and grow with us to our ever-growing Gastroenterology clinic, where you'll be working side by side with medical staff to create a great patient experience.

A love for working with adult patients over the phone, is a definite plus. Bring your dedication and determination to succeed.

You will have a daily opportunity to learn new things and utilize your decision-making skills to make a difference in the lives in our patients.

Location:
Banner Medical Group Gastroenterology Sun City West W. Meeker Blvd Bldg. C Ste. 202

Schedule:8:30am-5:00pm

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates.

We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

This position is responsible for coordinating referral orders for a continuation of treatment, such as specialty services and diagnostic testing within a primary care practice.

This position provides all pertinent clinical information needed for the payor authorization and the facility or specialist prior to the services being rendered.

The position is responsible for tracking and managing all referrals with the intention and outcome to close any patient care gaps, along with providing documentation to promote team awareness.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Schedules appointments for specialty physician services and diagnostic testing per provider request and communicates with the patient on a timely basis for all scheduling requirements
Acts as a liaison between patients, providers and staff members for patients' referral and follow up needs. Provides prompt and professional service for the patients by assisting in educating patient/family and assisting patients with external resources when needed.
Provides all pertinent clinical information needed for the payor authorization, the facility or specialist prior to the services being rendered by verifying coverage, obtaining authorization and communicating with receiving facilities
Tracks and manages all referrals by monitoring outstanding referrals at 30/60/90 day intervals and following up with patients if appointments are not kept
Applies knowledge of medical terminology and maintains up to date knowledge of insurance environment. Utilizes internal and external resources to seek knowledge about regulations regarding various payor sources
Collaborates with outside referral sources and other community resources. Maintains an updated list of community resources and networks with colleagues to develop additional referral sources
This position has frequent communications with patients, physicians, staff, and third party payers. The position must work with and understand the concepts of managed health care and be able to prioritize tasks within established guidelines with moderate supervision

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Possesses 1 year of direct patient interaction/experience in a medical, insurance, or healthcare related industry.

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations. Strong customer service focus and willingness to problem solve. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Must be proficient with commonly used office software.

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