Patient Referral Coordinator | FT | Weekdays | Midtown Internal Med

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Patient Referral Coordinator in Memphis. You will process referrals, coordinate scheduling, and ensure accurate patient information and insurance verification for new patients.

Responsibilities include registering new patients, scheduling per physician guidelines, handling authorizations, and acting as a receptionist. Prior healthcare/medical office experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare or medical office experience 3–5 years required.
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Handles referrals from providers and patients and schedules appointments.
• Obtains demographic and insurance information and verifies eligibility for new patients.
• Registers new patients into the system and prepares new patient charts.
• Schedules patients in system per physician/office guidelines; notifies staff of changes.
• Obtains and enters authorization and related referral correspondence.
• Serves as receptionist, answering calls and guiding visitors to appropriate staff.
• Ensures timely submission of hospital charges for billing; interacts with third-party vendors as needed.
• Performs other job functions as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent judgment

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Patient Referral Coordinator processes referrals from referring providers and new patients. Coordinates and assures the smooth flow of the referral and scheduling process to meet the needs of the patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

The Patient Referral Coordinator processes referrals from referring providers and new patients. Coordinates and assures the smooth flow of the referral and scheduling process to meet the needs of the patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Handles referrals from other providers and hospital patients needing follow up appointments, gathers necessary information, and schedules the appointment.
• Obtains demographic and insurance information on patients. Confirms patient insurance verification and eligibility on all new patients.
• Registers all new patients into the system. Prepares and organizes new patient charts.
• Schedules new patients in computer system in accordance with physician and/or office guidelines. Cancels/reschedules appointments according to physician schedule changes; notifies appropriate clinic personnel.
• Obtains and enters all authorization and correspondence relating to referrals in patients charts and computer.
• Serves as receptionist by providing general information to visitors and referring them to appropriate staff members, assisting in answering office telephone, routing incoming calls and taking/relaying messages to appropriate staff members.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion and submission of appropriate hospital charges for billing. Prepares and submits data and to third party vendors.
• Performs other job functions as needed or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Healthcare or medical office environment 3-5 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers including but not limited to supervisors, managers, physicians, and other departments/areas.
• Ability to work well in a multitasking environment paying close attention to details.
• Ability to work effectively and productively without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in decision making.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, to all levels within the organization.
• Proficient in Windows-based applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (i.e. fax machine, copy machine, etc.)

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.