Referral Specialist

Talentify; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TexomaCare in Denison, Texas seeks a Referral Specialist to schedule referrals for patients, obtain pre-authorizations, and coordinate tests with facilities as requested by providers. You will directly communicate with clinics and patients, review data to report medical necessity to insurers, and work within the practice mission and values.

The role requires strong interpersonal and administrative skills, with experience in healthcare settings and proficiency in Microsoft Office and 10-key

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical terminology, insurance billing, and HIPAA privacy standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule referrals for patients and providers; pre-authorize and pre-cert tests/procedures.
• Coordinate scheduling of tests with facilities at provider/staff request; communicate with clinics and patients.
• Review clinical data to report medical necessity to insurance companies; follow practice mission and values.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multitasking

Typing 10-key

Computer skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

10-key typing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

About Texoma Care

Our experienced team of physicians is dedicated to caring for all members of the family at every stage of life. TexomaCare is comprised of primary care physicians and a variety of specialists in nine local communities. Working with TexomaCare means you will work with a care team of physicians, advanced practitioners, and staff providing compassionate and quality care. TexomaCare is proud to be affiliated with Texoma Medical Center (TMC), the Texoma region’s leader in hospital services. Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. More than 3,500 employees, 400 multi-specialty physicians, and over 100 volunteers have helped to support the hospital in delivering quality, patient-focused care to the Texoma region for over 50 years.

The Referral Specialist

The Referral Specialist is responsible for scheduling referrals for patients, providers, pre-authorizing & pre-certing tests/procedures. Scheduling of other tests with facilities at the request of providers and/or staff. Directly communicates with the clinics, referred to clinics, and patients. Reviews clinical data to report medical necessity to insurance companies. Performs all work in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the practice.

Independence Physician Management (IPM)

IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics that align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

As a TexomaCare employee

You will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate or GED required.

Work experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical terminology, insurance billing, procedural and diagnosis coding, and federal and state insurance Regulations and HIPAA privacy standards is strongly preferred.
• Typing, 10-key, and computer skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Required effective interpersonal skills and excellent written, oral communication skills.
• Acute healthcare knowledge and ability to evaluate clinical data to acquire pre-authorizations and referrals are preferred. Knowledge of third-party reimbursement regulations is preferred.
• Patient Management, Billing, and Managed Care system processes competency. Understanding of functions and workflow of Clinical/Hospital departments.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills. Demonstration of strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Strong teamwork skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all management levels.
• Results-oriented, independently goal-directed, able to multitask and meet established time frames.
• Excellent customer service skills and must be able to work independently

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby impostors are posing as Recruiters from UHS and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Education

• High school graduate or GED required.

Work experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a healthcare or clinical setting.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of clinical terminology, insurance billing, procedural and diagnosis coding, and federal and state insurance Regulations and HIPAA privacy standards is strongly preferred.
• Typing, 10-key, and computer skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Required effective interpersonal skills and excellent written, oral communication skills.
• Acute healthcare knowledge and ability to evaluate clinical data to acquire pre-authorizations and referrals are preferred. Knowledge of third-party reimbursement regulations is preferred.
• Patient Management, Billing, and Managed Care system processes competency. Understanding of functions and workflow of Clinical/Hospital departments.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills. Demonstration of strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Strong teamwork skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all management levels.
• Results-oriented, independently goal-directed, able to multitask and meet established time frames.
• Excellent customer service skills and must be able to work independently

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

We are aware of a scam whereby impostors are posing as Recruiters from UHS and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

About Texoma Care

Our experienced team of physicians is dedicated to caring for all members of the family at every stage of life. TexomaCare is comprised of primary care physicians and a variety of specialists in nine local communities. Working with TexomaCare means you will work with a care team of physicians, advanced practitioners, and staff providing compassionate and quality care. TexomaCare is proud to be affiliated with Texoma Medical Center (TMC), the Texoma region’s leader in hospital services. Texoma Medical Center is a 414-bed acute care facility located in Denison, Texas, approximately one hour north of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and just south of the Texas/Oklahoma border. More than 3,500 employees, 400 multi-specialty physicians, and over 100 volunteers have helped to support the hospital in delivering quality, patient-focused care to the Texoma region for over 50 years.

The Referral Specialist

The Referral Specialist is responsible for scheduling referrals for patients, providers, pre-authorizing & pre-certing tests/procedures. Scheduling of other tests with facilities at the request of providers and/or staff. Directly communicates with the clinics, referred to clinics, and patients. Reviews clinical data to report medical necessity to insurance companies. Performs all work in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the practice.

Independence Physician Management (IPM)

IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics that align with UHS acute care facilities. It also provides select services for the Behavioral Health division of UHS. Through continuing growth, IPM operates in 12 markets across six states and the District of Columbia. Our leadership team, practitioners, and teams of healthcare professionals are collectively dedicated to improving the health and wellness of people in the communities we serve.

As a TexomaCare employee

You will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!