Referral & Scheduling Specialist

Southern Ute Indian Tribe; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, CO seeks a Referral Coordinator to manage patient referrals for in-house and outsourced services. You will ensure timely processing, update physicians with proper documentation, and coordinate appointments and insurance authorizations.

This role requires a High School diploma, at least two years of admin/clerical experience in a medical setting, proficiency with Word and Excel, and the ability to work with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have 2 years administrative/clerical experience.
• Must have work experience in a medical office or similar setting.
• Must have knowledge of commonly used medical terminology, medical symbols and abbreviations, names of medical tests, etc.
• Must have advanced computer experience in software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing tracking of patient referrals for in-house/out outsourced services.
• Ensure referrals are addressed in a timely manner and physicians updated with accurate documentation in system.
• Set up appointments, maintain insurance authorization, and ensure complete and accurate registration, demographics, and current patient insurance.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers to facilitate referrals.

Skills

Administrative/clerical experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2 years administrative/clerical experience

Medical office experience

Tools

RPMS

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, CO seeks a Referral Coordinator to manage patient referrals for in-house and outsourced services. You will ensure timely processing, update physicians with proper documentation, and coordinate appointments and insurance authorizations.

This role requires a High School diploma, at least two years of admin/clerical experience in a medical setting, proficiency with Word and Excel, and the ability to work with medical terminology.