Referral & Scheduling Specialist – Medical

Prosser Memorial Health; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Prosser Memorial Health is hiring a Referral Coordinator to verify insurance benefits and obtain prior authorizations for outpatient visits and procedures. You will ensure referrals are authorized, scheduled, and tracked while coordinating appointments and communicating with patients and departments.

The role requires confidentiality, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must verify insurance benefits and obtain prior authorizations.
• Experience with CPT/ICD codes and medical terminology is preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Check insurance benefits and obtain prior authorizations for visits and testing.
• Ensure referrals are authorized, scheduled, and tracked to loop closure.
• Coordinate appointments and communicate with patients and departments.

Skills

Insurance verification

Prior authorizations

Appointment coordination

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-year medical experience (insurance/referral)

Medical terminology, CPT & ICD codes

Job description

Prosser Memorial Health is hiring a Referral Coordinator to verify insurance benefits and obtain prior authorizations for outpatient visits and procedures. You will ensure referrals are authorized, scheduled, and tracked while coordinating appointments and communicating with patients and departments.

The role requires confidentiality, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic healthcare setting.