Referral and Scheduling Coordinator

Humana Inc; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking a Referral and Scheduling Coordinator to support outpatient services by scheduling and pre-registering patients for exams with specialists, and by communicating prep instructions to patients and referring providers.

You will work under the Medical Referrals Supervisor, maintain accurate records in Electronic Medical Records, and utilize MS Office tools to ensure efficient, patient-centered service in a Medicare-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on referral healthcare experience in a clinical setting, preferably within the Medicare population.
• Proficient with medical terminology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.
• Excellent professional communication abilities, at all levels within the organization and with patients, at all times.
• This role is patient facing and is part of the TB screening program; may require TB screening.
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on improving consumer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and pre-register patients for exams and procedures with specialists and providers outside of the primary care physician's office.
• Gather and communicate all relative information and preparation instructions to patients and referring providers.
• Follow policies to maintain quality standards and allow for prioritization and timing decisions within defined parameters.
• Report to the Medical Referrals Supervisor and work with minimal direction.

Skills

Referral experience

Medical terminology

MS Office

EMR

Communication

TB screening

Patient-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

The Referral and Scheduling Coordinator schedules and pre-registers patients for exams and procedures with specialists and providers outside of the primary care physician's office. The Referral and Scheduling Coordinator performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative/operational/customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. You will report to the Medical Referrals Supervisor.

The Referral and Scheduling Coordinator gathers and communicates all relative information and preparation instructions to patient and referring providers. Decisions are typically focus on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction. Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on referral healthcare experience in a clinical setting, preferably within the Medicare population

• Proficient with medical terminology

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

• Excellent professional communication abilities, at all levels within the organization and with patients, at all times

• This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB

• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of Referral experience

• Healthcare leadership experience

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or business administration

• Knowledge of ICD 10 and CPT coding

• Medical Assistant or Professional State Certifications related to healthcare

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 to 5:00

Location: Onsite in Palm Coast, FL (occasional travel needed to (Ormond Beach, North & South Daytona, Daytona)

Alert:

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$40,000 - $52,300 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About Conviva Senior Primary Care: Conviva Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. As part of Humana’s Primary Care Organization, which includes CenterWell Senior Primary Care, Conviva’s innovative, value-based approach means each patient gets the best care, when needed most, and for the lowest cost. We go beyond physical health – addressing the social, emotional, behavioral and financial needs that can impact our patients' well-being.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer atCenterWell.com.

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