Referral Specialist - Neurology - Full Time

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Health System is seeking a Referral Specialist to manage and facilitate patient referrals, authorizations, and scheduling across designated locations. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain prior authorizations, and enter demographic data while serving as a liaison among patients, providers, and medical support staff.

The role emphasizes coordinating referrals, communication with patients, and timely scheduling of appointments with appropriate specialists, contributing to a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a healthcare setting.
• Prior medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates MercyOne Mission and Values in behavior.
• Works directly with patients, families, insurance representatives, physicians, and vendors to facilitate referrals.
• Coordinates, processes, and tracks patient referrals, authorizations, and scheduling with accuracy.
• Verifies insurance coverage, obtains prior authorizations, and communicates decisions to patients.
• Schedules patient appointments with appropriate specialists and providers and communicates details.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Title: Referral Specialist

Position Purpose: The Referral Specialist manages and facilitates patient referrals, authorizations, and scheduling appointments, tests, and procedures at designated locations. Serving as a liaison between patients, providers, and medical support staff, the referral specialist ensures timely coordination of care by verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorizations, and entering necessary demographic and insurance information into clinic and hospital systems. The role also includes handling phone communications, supporting referral management operations, and adhering to the mission, vision, and performance expectations of MercyOne Medical Group.

Job Duties:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.


• Works directly with patients, families, insurance representatives, physicians, and vendors to facilitate the referral process.


• Coordinates, processes, and tracks patient referrals, authorizations, and scheduling with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Verifies insurance coverage, obtains prior authorizations, and communicates approval/denial to patients.


• Schedules patient appointments with appropriate specialists and providers, ensuring timely communication of appointment details.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a healthcare setting required, with prior medical office experience preferred.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System’s circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.