Referral Coordinator: Patient Access & Care Coordination

Ozarks Community Hospital, Inc.; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Ozarks Community Hospital is seeking a Referral Coordinator in Gravette, AR to support the Patient Access Department. You will coordinate referrals to specialty providers, schedule appointments, and ensure required authorizations are obtained.

The role emphasizes accurate referral processing, timely communication with patients, and coordination between providers and outside facilities to maintain continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year medical office experience preferred.
• Experience with health insurance and patient billing preferred.
• Completion of medical terminology course or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals to specialty providers, diagnostic services, and other resources.
• Schedule patient appointments in a timely manner.
• Obtain required authorizations or documentation for referrals.
• Track referrals and share information between providers and receiving facilities.

Skills

Referral coordination

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ozarks Community Hospital is seeking a Referral Coordinator in Gravette, AR to support the Patient Access Department. You will coordinate referrals to specialty providers, schedule appointments, and ensure required authorizations are obtained.

The role emphasizes accurate referral processing, timely communication with patients, and coordination between providers and outside facilities to maintain continuity of care.