Referral Specialist

AdventHealth Primary Care Network; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from day one

403(b) retirement plan

Parental leave: 4 weeks

Career development

Whole person well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Wesley Chapel, FL seeks an administrative role focused on patient referrals and scheduling. You will communicate with coworkers, patients, and physicians, maintain referral integrity, and ensure orders meet insurance requirements. The role requires comfort with EMR systems and Microsoft Office.

The position emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service across departments to support the healing mission of AdventHealth.

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and communicates in English effectively to complete job duties.
• Experience with health-care data and patient information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly and concisely with coworkers, patients, and physicians.
• Maintain referral integrity and process orders to meet insurance requirements.
• Answer phone calls promptly and assist patients with questions and scheduling.
• Collaborate across departments to support patient care and service quality.

Skills

EMR system

MS Office

Telephone protocol

Medical terminology

Critical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Medical Record system

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

26240 Golden Maple Loop

City:

Wesley Chapel

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33544

Job Description:

Communicates clearly and concisely with coworkers, patients, and physicians. Demonstrates and conveys a favorable image of the Medical Center and cooperates in a team atmosphere. Consistently works to stay up to date on referral orders to achieve the standard of care. Incorporates patient, physician, and customer needs into decision-making and organizational actions. Answers phone calls promptly, assists patients with questions, and schedules procedures as needed. Maintains referral integrity, processes all orders, and communicates with patients and providers. Checks voice mail and faxes frequently, sorts authorizations/denials, and ensures orders meet insurance requirements. Demonstrates a positive collaborative manner with team members and works well across department boundaries. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• Knowledge of electronic medical record.
• Ability to complete Hospice of the Comforter Orientation and Training, as necessary.
• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced application of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as internet software.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to think critically regarding admission process.
• Knowledge of patient database system.
• Knowledge of telephone protocol.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to make professional presentations.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of both genders.
• Ability to be respectful and non-judgmental in all dealings with all individuals.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government regulations involving all aspects of hospice care, general business periodicals, professional journals or technical procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of organization/employee/patient/family/caregiver information.
• Ability to write effective correspondence including letters, reports and other documentation.
• Ability to operate standard office machines such as fax, copier, calculator and mail machines.
• Ability to provide superior customer service to all contacts.
• Physician office billing, registration or scheduling experience.
• General knowledge of how to navigate various web-based applications.
• ICD-9/10 Knowledge.
• CPT-4 Knowledge.

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of icd-9 and cpt-4 coding experience [Preferred]
• Administrative or clerical experience. Healthcare experience, call center experience or related [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$17.80 - $28.48

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.