Referral Specialist - Neuropsychology, Downtown Orlando

Referral Specialist

The initial contact of each new patient. All Inclusive Benefits (start day one) Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Responsibilities Essential Functions:

• 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.

Other Related Functions:

• Assumes responsibility for professional development and education.

Qualifications:

• Education/Training: High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Experience: One (1) year of retail, customer service or health care.