Referrals Coordinator

IHA; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits effective day 1

Competitive pay

Growth Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

The Referrals Coordinator at IHA serves as a working referrals representative, supervising day-to-day central referrals operations in the absence of the Referrals Manager. This role provides leadership to staff and collaborates with Training Specialists and Medical Group leadership to improve workflows.

Day shift, full-time position with emphasis on accurate referrals processing, adherence to HIPAA regulations, and strong teamwork across clinical and business services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience within a medical office or billing department preferred.
• Must have 1 year of experience in a referrals department/position. 3+ years preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of patient billing preferred.
• Excellent keyboard skills. Requires proficiency in a Windows based computer environment. Accuracy and dependability required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the central referrals department in the absence of the Supervisor. Acts as a role model and provides leadership to staff in the department on a daily basis.
• Works closely with management to ensure workflow, productivity and department standards are met; assists in the training and development of new staff; liaises between external offices, providers, and staff; communicates problems or concerns to management; suggests workflow improvements.
• Acts as a resource to all internal and external customers offering guidance and support for referral related questions, process, and problems; maintains statistical information and reports; ensures accurate and timely referrals are processed and documented.

Skills

Keyboarding

Windows proficiency

Accuracy

Dependability

Medical terminology (preferred)

Patient billing knowledge (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose: The Referrals Coordinator acts as a working referrals representative who is able to perform the everyday duties as the other representatives when needed. Oversees the day-to-day functions of the central referrals department on a daily basis and in the absence of the Referrals Manager. Acts as a role model and provides leadership to staff in the department. Works closely with the Referrals Training Specialists and Medical Group leadership and provides feedback on any trends, concerns or workflows that may impact referrals.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of the central referrals department in the absence of the Supervisor. Acts as a role model and provides leadership to staff in the department on a daily basis. Provides feedback to management for annual performance evaluations. Understands and adheres to all HIPAA privacy and security regulations, policies and practices.
• Works closely with management to ensure workflow, productivity and department standards are met; assists in the training and development of new staff and/or workflows; acts as liaison between external offices, providers, and staff; responsible for communicating problems, suggestions or concerns to management; suggests improvements to workflows and ensures that staff in the department are meeting department standards. Works closely with the clinical department staff as well as the business services staff in the performance of various duties.
• Acts as a resource to all internal and external customers offering guidance and support for referral related questions, process, and problems. Maintains statistical information and reports in conjunction with the department manager as directed. Works with staff to ensure an accurate and timely referral is processed and documented in accordance to department guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience within a medical office or billing department preferred.
• Must have 1 year of experience in a referrals department/position. 3+ years of referrals department/experience is preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of patient billing preferred.
• Excellent keyboard skills. Requires proficiency in a Windows based computer environment. Accuracy and dependability required. Accurately assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform required job element to established standards.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Day shift
• Great benefits effective day 1!
• Competitive pay!
• Growth Opportunities!
• Inclusive Culture!

We are a group of primary care providers, specialists and surgeons serving patients in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Part of Trinity Health Of New England, we offer primary care, specialty care, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and imaging and lab services for thousands of patients every year.

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.