Referral/Authorization Coordinator (Orthopedics/Sports Medicine)

Acclivity Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Acclivity Healthcare in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Referral/Authorization Coordinator in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine to join a fast-paced clinical team. This full-time, onsite role runs Monday to Friday with hours 8:00am–4:30pm or 8:30am–5:00pm.

Key duties include obtaining medication and imaging authorizations, documenting authorization numbers for billing, coordinating subspecialty referrals promptly, and securing any required third-party approvals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recent orthopedics/sports medicine referrals and authorizations experience.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medication authorizations for injections and x-rays for clinic patients prior to scheduled appointments when required by medical insurance
• Ensure that the authorization number is documented for billing purposes
• Coordinate and schedule subspecialty referrals as ordered by the medical provider in a timely fashion
• Obtain any required third-party authorization for ordered subspecialty referrals

Skills

Orthopedics/Sports Medicine referrals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job # 25319 Referral/AuthorizationCoordinator (Orthopedics/Sports Medicine)

Acclivity Healthcare - Your personable, proven partner!

Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent.

Compensation and Schedule for the Referral/AuthorizationCoordinator

Referral/AuthorizationCoordinator– Full-time, onsite, $20-$24 per hour, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pmor 8:30am to 5:00pm. Join a fast-paced work environment with excellent benefits!

Required Qualifications of the Referral/AuthorizationCoordinator

• 2+ years of recent orthopedics/sports medicinereferrals and authorizations experience required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Responsibilities of the Referral/AuthorizationCoordinator

• Obtain medication authorizations for injections and x-rays for clinic patients prior to scheduled appointments when required by medical insurance
• Ensure that the authorization number is documented for billing purposes
• Coordinate and schedule subspecialty referrals as ordered by the medical provider in a timely fashion
• Obtain any required third-party authorization for ordered subspecialty referrals

About the Company

This well-known and successful healthcare system has remained a symbol of quality for nearly 40 years. They are the 5th largest healthcare system in the nation, with more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. This organization has won numerous awards as a top healthcare employer because of its excellent work environment and commitment to their employees’ growth and success. They are currently in need of afriendly and detail-orientedReferral/AuthorizationCoordinatorto join their team!