Referral Specialist

Ardent Health Services; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Topeka, KS is seeking a day shift, full-time Referral Specialist to join our team. You will manage referrals and precertifications with insurance to facilitate accurate scheduling of patient appointments from community sources.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle stressful situations while using Microsoft Office tools to maintain precise records and timely information flow.

Qualifications

• One year of medical office or hospital experience.
• Data entry experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Broad knowledge of general office equipment, including 10 key.

Responsibilities

• Handle referrals and precertifications with insurance to schedule patient appointments accurately.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and ability to interact with diverse people under stress.
• Mails, phones and faxes information to ensure all necessary data is available for the appointment day.

Skills

Medical office experience

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Referral Specialist in Topeka, KS

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for handling all referrals and precertifications with insurance companies in order to facilitate accurate scheduling of appointments with referrals sources in the community.
• Ability to alphabetize,attention to details, interact effectively with different types of people able to handle stressful situations.
• Mails, phones and faxes information as needed in a timely manner to verify that all necessary information is available to referral sources the day of the patient's appointment.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• One year prior medical office or hospital experience.
• Data entry experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs i.e. WORD, Excel, Outlook
• Broad knowledge of general office equipment, including 10 key.