Ambulatory Referral Coordinator

Sky Lakes Medical Center; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, OR is seeking a Clerical Assistant to support referrals and administrative workflows in a fast-paced health care setting.

In this on-site role, you will prioritize referrals by urgency, ensure accurate demographic and insurance information, and communicate with insurance providers to obtain prior authorizations when needed. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook is expected, along with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Required: ability to perform each essential function; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Prioritizes referrals by urgency and addresses them in a timely manner.
• Ensures complete demographic, insurance information and appropriate/pertaining clinical information is sent to referred servicing providers.
• Contacts insurance companies to ensure prior authorization requirements are met.
• Researches and locates out-of-area specialists as needed for referrals.
• Keeps confidentiality per policy and regulations.

Job description

Sky Lakes Medical Center in Klamath Falls, OR is seeking a Clerical Assistant to support referrals and administrative workflows in a fast-paced health care setting.

In this on-site role, you will prioritize referrals by urgency, ensure accurate demographic and insurance information, and communicate with insurance providers to obtain prior authorizations when needed. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook is expected, along with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.