Referral Specialist-Brandon

Position Summary Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview The initial contact of each new patient. Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Must be able to travel between 2020 Town Center Blvd and 3860 Sun City Center Blvd. Responsibilities What you will do Completes registration and obtains insurance authorization for new patients, diagnostic testing and for hospital admissions. Ensures financial information and insurance has been verified. Updates patient insurance information in billing systems as needed Initiates the referral and authorization process for all services and visits. Works closely with nursing and medical staff to facilitate optimal patient care. Communicates with the scheduling department to verify each patient’s insurance requirements have been satisfied for upcoming appointments. Coordinates with other departments as needed to facilitate patient’s visit. Provides patient with referral information for other physicians and facilities. Communicates effectively with all internal and external customers – PCP, Patient, clinical departments, etc. in order to obtain the required authorization needed for each service. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for professional development and education. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Section 1557 Non-Discrimination The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116. Qualifications Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent education. One (1) year of retail or customer service experience is required. 2+ years of scheduling experience preferred; authorizations and referrals experience highly preferred.