Referral & Medical Authorization Specialist

Jobtailor; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ohio seeks a Healthcare Referral Coordinator to manage referrals, obtain authorization numbers, and search electronic medical records for clinical information. You will review and process requests while handling calls from both internal and external sources and communicating with payers, providers, and patients.

The role requires strong typing, computer skills, and knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding, with 1–2 years in a healthcare facility and 2+ years in a physician office with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years working knowledge in a healthcare facility.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a physician office with patient registration.
• One year experience with third party payors required.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process referral requests for all providers.
• Ensure referral/authorization numbers are obtained.
• Search electronic medical records for clinical information.
• Reviews and processes referral and authorization requests.
• Handle calls from internal and external sources.
• Communicate as appropriate with payer, provider, patient.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Jobtailor in Ohio seeks a Healthcare Referral Coordinator to manage referrals, obtain authorization numbers, and search electronic medical records for clinical information. You will review and process requests while handling calls from both internal and external sources and communicating with payers, providers, and patients.

The role requires strong typing, computer skills, and knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding, with 1–2 years in a healthcare facility and 2+ years in a physician office with