Referral & Authorization Specialist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Port Orchard, WA is seeking a Referral Specialist to orchestrate patient access to specialty care by managing referral and authorization processes. You will proactively obtain clearances for specialty visits and issue referrals for ancillary services to ensure timely care.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and clear communication to coordinate appointments, educational activities, and equipment rentals related to each

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited medical terminology course(s) or equivalent on-the-job training.
• At least one year of progressively responsible work experience related to referrals, scheduling, or insurance coordination.

Responsibilities

• Processes referral orders and/or pre-authorizations.
• Coordinates appointments and ancillary services.
• Responds to patient questions regarding routine billing and insurance matters.
• Coordinates patient instructional/educational activities relevant to the patient’s referral.
• Coordinates purchase of materials and/or the rental of medical equipment relevant to the patient’s referral.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Organization

Education

Medical terminology course

On-the-job training

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Port Orchard, WA is seeking a Referral Specialist to orchestrate patient access to specialty care by managing referral and authorization processes. You will proactively obtain clearances for specialty visits and issue referrals for ancillary services to ensure timely care.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and clear communication to coordinate appointments, educational activities, and equipment rentals related to each