Referral and Authorization Coordinator 8am-5pm

Coosa Valley Medical Center; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Dental Insurance Day One

Flexible Schedule Options

Flexible Pay; No More Waiting For Pay

Job summary

Coosa Valley Medical Center in Sylacauga, AL seeks a Referral & Authorization Coordinator to handle referrals, prior authorizations, imaging orders and documentation.

You will support patients and providers with clerical tasks, ensure workflow efficiency, and coordinate with hospital departments in a friendly, professional environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year experience in a medical practice setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, the public and management.
• Must possess effective computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all outgoing referrals for specialty care, orders diagnostic imaging studies, completes prior authorizations, and ensures proper documentation for medical necessity.
• Provides professional and courteous support to patients, physicians, office staff, specialty practices, and hospital departments; performs selected medical receptionist and clerical tasks.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Clerical tasks

Written materials

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

A Little About Us...

Coosa Valley Medical Center (CVMC) is a progressive health care organization that believes in quality patient care and values their team members. Below is an exciting opportunity to work with the amazing team at CVMC.

Why Coosa Valley Medical Center?

• Competitive Compensation
• Health & Dental Insurance Day One
• Flexible Schedule Options
• Flexible Pay; No More Waiting For Pay Day

A Little About The Job....

• The Referral & Authorization Coordinator performs specialized administrative and clinical support functions essential to patient continuity of care. This position is responsible for coordinating all outgoing referrals for specialty care, ordering diagnostic imaging studies, completing prior authorizations, and ensuring proper documentation for medical necessity.
• The coordinator provides professional and courteous support to patients, physicians, office staff, specialty practices, and hospital departments. Duties also include selected medical receptionist functions and general clerical tasks to support efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications For The Job...

• High school education or equivalent required.
• A minimum of one year experience in a medical practice setting, assisting physicians, or equivalent training in a related field preferred. Knowledge of or experience in hospital nursing/assisting.
• Ability to prepare basic written materials and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, the public and various levels of management.
• Must possess effective computer skills. Ability to operate a facsimile machine, calculator and copy machine.