Referral & Authorization Specialist

Ppcswfl; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

PPCSWFL in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Referral Specialist to manage outgoing patient referrals, enter referral orders in the EMR, verify in-network destinations, and document activity. The role requires coordinating with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure accurate referral processing.

You will obtain authorizations for specialist visits as needed, respond to patient inquiries, and maintain timely referral records to support efficient care delivery.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• One year of work experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process outgoing patient referrals with physician approval.
• Enter referral orders in the EMR system with accuracy.
• Verify in-network referral destinations and coordinate with nurses/medical assistants.

Skills

Customer service

Referral processing

EMR systems

Authorization requests

In-network referrals

Phone etiquette

Office coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

PPCSWFL in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Referral Specialist to manage outgoing patient referrals, enter referral orders in the EMR, verify in-network destinations, and document activity. The role requires coordinating with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure accurate referral processing.

You will obtain authorizations for specialist visits as needed, respond to patient inquiries, and maintain timely referral records to support efficient care delivery.