Patient Services & Referrals Coordinator

Harney District Hospital; Burns (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harney District Hospital in Burns, Oregon seeks a Patient Services Representative for the Specialty Care Clinic. You will secure referrals or prior authorizations and schedule patients with specialists or for tests as directed by a medical provider.

The role offers full-time employment with a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. Prior experience with the public or in a medical setting is required.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with the public or in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and medical coding.
• Experience communicating with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• General office practices, data entry procedures, use of telephone systems.
• Confidentiality concepts and requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication with public, insurers, and staff.
• Equivalent to a high school education and six months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Secure referrals or prior authorizations as directed by a medical provider.
• Schedule patients with specialists or for tests per instructions.
• Coordinate communications with providers, insurers, and office staff.

Skills

Public interaction

Medical terminology

Medical coding

Communication

Confidentiality

Office procedures

Data entry

Telephone systems

English grammar

Education

High school equivalency

Job description

Harney District Hospital in Burns, Oregon seeks a Patient Services Representative for the Specialty Care Clinic. You will secure referrals or prior authorizations and schedule patients with specialists or for tests as directed by a medical provider.

The role offers full-time employment with a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. Prior experience with the public or in a medical setting is required.