Patient Referral Navigator for Cancer Care

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge is seeking a Referral Coordinator to support outgoing referrals and patient flow. You will handle electronic referrals, verify scheduling, and ensure documentation from specialist visits is uploaded accurately.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and medical office experience, with strong organizational and communication skills. Independence and the ability to manage multiple tasks will be essential in a fast-paced cancer care environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years’ experience in medical office preferred.
• Knowledge of patient registration process highly preferred.
• Must be able to work independently, possess strong organizational and communication skills and to adhere to established goals and deadlines.
• ICD-9/10 and CPT coding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Send referrals electronically.
• Close the loop. (Verify patient is scheduled to be seen).
• Upload Documentation from Specialist Visit.

Skills

Independence

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Medical office experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge is seeking a Referral Coordinator to support outgoing referrals and patient flow. You will handle electronic referrals, verify scheduling, and ensure documentation from specialist visits is uploaded accurately.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and medical office experience, with strong organizational and communication skills. Independence and the ability to manage multiple tasks will be essential in a fast-paced cancer care environment.