Referral Authorization Coordinator

Lifepoint Hospitals Kennewick , WA 99336

Posted 2 weeks ago

  • Referral Management:

  • Receive, review, and process incoming referrals from external healthcare providers in a timely manner.

  • Verify referral information for completeness and accuracy.

  • Coordinate with patients and external providers to obtain necessary medical records and information.

  • Maintains ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referral and authorizations.

  • Communication:

  • Facilitate effective communication between our clinic and external healthcare partners.

  • Communicate referral status updates to patients, providers, and internal staff as needed.

  • Address inquiries and provide information related to the referral process.

  • Contacts organizations and insurance companies to ensure prior authorization requirements are met.

  • Documentation and Record Keeping:

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all referrals and related communications.

  • Ensure compliance with privacy and confidentiality regulations in handling patient information.

  • Ensure complete and accurate registration, including patient demographics and current insurance information.

  • Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to streamline referral processes and improve overall efficiency.

  • Work closely with the administrative and clinical teams to ensure a smooth transition for patients referred to our clinic.

  • Exemplifies a team concept but can also work independently and manages work time and resources effectively.

  • Works effectively under pressure handling demands from multiple sources professional and courteously.

  • Follow-up and Reporting:

  • Conduct follow-up activities to track the progress of referrals and address any issues that may arise.

  • Generate reports on referral statistics and outcomes for review by management

Benefits:

Medical Insurance: PPO, HRA, HDHP offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental Insurance: Offered through Delta Dental

Vision Insurance: Offered through VSP

Free EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid Time Off (Up to 25 days a year or 200 hours)

Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Coverage options for Medical, Dental and Vision include: Employee, Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee & Child, or Family

Voluntary Benefits:

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account: Medical & Dependent

Voluntary Life: including Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child

Critical Illness: including Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner

Hospital Indemnity

Accident Coverage

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Aid

401(k)


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