Outpatient Referrals & Authorization Specialist

Kingman Regional Medical Center; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & Leave

403b retirement

Employee discounts

On-site daycare

Wellness center

Job summary

Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, AZ, is seeking a dedicated individual to support our medical office with accurate and timely processing of outpatient referrals and authorizations. This full-time role will financially clear referrals, verify insurance, contact patients, and obtain necessary authorizations while maintaining payer statistics and documenting communications in the EMR.

The position is expected to work Monday–Friday days, collaborating with the Medical Office and hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or 2–5 years of healthcare experience in lieu of education requirements.
• Strong communication, ability to operate computer and software applications, and attention to detail managing multiple priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process outpatient referrals and authorizations for reimbursement clearance.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Contact patients to discuss coverage and obtain authorization when necessary.
• Maintain statistical information regarding payers and denials.
• Communicate with providers and staff about denials and issues.
• Document and scan all communication into referral and EMR.
• Establish and maintain inter-departmental communication within the hospital.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR

Job description

Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, AZ, is seeking a dedicated individual to support our medical office with accurate and timely processing of outpatient referrals and authorizations. This full-time role will financially clear referrals, verify insurance, contact patients, and obtain necessary authorizations while maintaining payer statistics and documenting communications in the EMR.

The position is expected to work Monday–Friday days, collaborating with the Medical Office and hospital