Referral & Authorization Specialist — Patient Care Focus

Socket.dev; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with discretionary employer match

Paid Time Off

Free in-house lab tests

Job summary

Praxis Health's Oak Street Medical Primary Care in Oregon is seeking a Referral and Authorization Specialist to support our growing team. The role focuses on obtaining prior authorizations, referrals, and coordinating with patients, insurers, and physicians.

Training and support are provided to ensure success. The ideal candidate has two years in a medical office, plus experience with insurance authorization and scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Background in insurance authorization and scheduling.
• Extensive customer service experience.
• Minimum two years of experience in a medical office setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtains prior authorizations and referrals.
• Inputs correct data into Intergy.
• Performs clerical duties related to clinical service.
• Prepares and processes correspondence.
• Answers telephone, takes messages, and provides information.
• Requests, locates, sends and receives patient records.
• Monitors internal communications including emails and voicemails.
• Maintains files and assists establishing office systems.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of office equipment.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities including obtaining lab/x-ray reports and updating EMR charts.
• Fulfills the organization’s responsibilities including respecting patient rights and reporting issues.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Data entry

Phone communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Intergy

EMR systems

Job description

Praxis Health's Oak Street Medical Primary Care in Oregon is seeking a Referral and Authorization Specialist to support our growing team. The role focuses on obtaining prior authorizations, referrals, and coordinating with patients, insurers, and physicians.

Training and support are provided to ensure success. The ideal candidate has two years in a medical office, plus experience with insurance authorization and scheduling.