Insurance/Referral Coordinator

Lkjordan; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

L.K. Jordan & Associates is seeking an Insurance/Referral Coordinator to verify patient benefits, obtain prior authorizations and HMO referrals, and ensure services are approved before visits.

This role helps prevent delays in care and keeps the office running smoothly. The position offers hourly pay ($16.00–$18.00 DOE) and a Monday–Thursday, 7:55am–5:00pm plus Friday half-day schedule, at a location near the Medical Area in San Antonio.

Qualifications

• Previous medical office or insurance verification experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HMOs, PPOs, referrals, and prior authorizations.
• Must be able to pass background and drug screen.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance benefits, including co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles.
• Obtain and track prior authorizations and HMO referrals.
• Contact patients or responsible parties to review benefits and provide cost estimates for testing visits.
• Work closely with the insurance/referral team to ensure planned visits are authorized and not missed.
• Enter and update insurance information accurately in the practice management system.
• Communicate with insurance companies, provider offices, and patients to resolve coverage issues.

Skills

Insurance verification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

Practice management system

Job description

The Insurance/Referral Coordinator is responsible for verifying patient insurance benefits, obtaining prior authorizations and HMO referrals, and ensuring all services are properly approved before scheduled visits. This role plays a key part in preventing delays in patient care and maintaining smooth office operations.

Pay Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 hourly DOE ScheduleMonday - Thursday from 7:55am - 5:00pm, Friday from 7:55am - 12:00pm Location: Near Medical Area

Key Responsibilities

• Verify insurance benefits, including co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles
• Obtain and track prior authorizations and HMO referrals
• Contact patients or responsible parties to review benefits and provide cost estimates for testing visits
• Work closely with the insurance/referral team to ensure planned visits are authorized and not missed
• Enter and update insurance information accurately in the practice management system
• Communicate with insurance companies, provider offices, and patients to resolve coverage issues

Qualifications

• Previous medical office or insurance verification experience preferred
• Knowledge of HMO, PPO, referrals, and prior authorizations
• Must be able to pass background and drug screen.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Professional and friendly demeanor

L.K. Jordan & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. #LKJSATX