Care Coordinator Authorization Scheduling Specialist

250 Health Services of Central Georgia, Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Macon, GA seeks a full-time Referral Coordinator to manage referrals, obtain authorizations, and guide patients through insurance coverage. The role collaborates with multiple departments, schedules procedures, and ensures care gaps are minimized.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, strong computer skills, and prior customer service experience in a healthcare setting. This position offers a 40-hour workweek with a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes referrals for patients and coordinates with referring and receiving practices and/or departments.
• Obtains all authorizations needed and directs patients to providers in their insurance plan.
• Reviews benefits and educates patient on insurance coverage.
• Coordinates and schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, or other services with internal and ancillary providers.
• Reviews schedules and confirms time allocations; follows up on referrals to ensure no care gaps.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance coverage

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Department: 03454 AHNMG Pediatric Developmental & Behavioral Health: 1014 Forsyth St - Pediatrics: Child Development Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday day shift Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Essential Functions

Completes referrals for patients and coordinates with referring and receiving practices and/or departments. May coordinate and prepare financial estimates for patients. Obtains all authorizations needed. Directs patients to providers in their insurance plan. Reviews benefits and educates patient on insurance coverage. Coordinates and schedules surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, or other services within various departments with internal and ancillary providers. Reviews schedules and confirms schedules are accurate and time is properly allocated. Follows up on all referrals to ensure no care gaps.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced office environment. Should be able to bend and lift up to 10 lbs.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Computer experience required. Thorough understanding of Insurance coverage (FSC/Coverage/Plan types) and Medical Necessity policies preferred. Knowledge of medical records software preferred. Customer service experience required.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care