On-Call Outpatient Referrals Coordinator

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a detail-oriented clerk to manage outside referrals, verify authorization for services, and monitor related expenditures. The role involves data entry, report generation, and handling invoices within a health care setting.

Requirements include basic medical terminology, 40 wpm typing, and ICD-9/CPT coding certification or equivalent experience. This on-call position requires effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of medical terminology and billing processes.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute with current score within the last year.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills and teamwork in a diverse environment.
• ICD-9 and CPT coding certification or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of physician outside referrals and verify authorization.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure payment appropriateness.
• Enter data into automated systems and print computer reports.
• Answer member inquiries and route calls; organize department files.
• Review invoices and payment documents for approval authority; handle rejections.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing 40 wpm

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

ICD-9 and CPT coding certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a detail-oriented clerk to manage outside referrals, verify authorization for services, and monitor related expenditures. The role involves data entry, report generation, and handling invoices within a health care setting.

Requirements include basic medical terminology, 40 wpm typing, and ICD-9/CPT coding certification or equivalent experience. This on-call position requires effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.