Referral Coordinator Neurology

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Monday - Friday 8a-5p

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Job Summary

Responsible for developing and maintaining a referral relations program by promoting clinic physician services and other services to external medical professionals (referral sources).

Monitors staff communication with referral sources.

Facilitates communication between clinic physicians and referral sources.

Education

High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required

Certifications Licensures and Registrations Credential

CMA/RMA/NCCT Preferred

Experience

2 Customer Service in Healthcare Setting preferred

Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Basic computer skills required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to perform multiple tasks and work independently

Ability to develop and maintain professional service-oriented working relationships with patients physicians co-workers and supervisors

Ability to understand and comply with policies and procedures.

Job Specific Duties

Coordinates and facilitates physician/consumer relations and customer service activities

Communicates and responds to customer needs in a professional positive manner building credibility and rapport with all contacts. Communicates new information related to all clinical services and referral protocols for Regional Physicians

Receives researches and completes in a timely manner all inquiries and requests ensuring optimum customer satisfaction. Assumes ownership of each transaction. Maintains high level of accuracy in all data collection and entry appropriately following through and documenting the interaction.

Employs a systematic approach in problem solving; makes decisions based on thoughtful analysis of the situation and evaluation of the alternatives. Provides documentation as needed.

Demonstrates professional telephone technique with strong focus on communication style and knowledge of Regional Physicians to include its partners and affiliates.

Maintains professional standards by participating in orientation training and seminars. Remains current on changes in policies and protocols

Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior.

Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned by management

Physical and Behavioral Requirements

Occasional stooping standing kneeling and crawling

Frequent sitting walking and reaching

Medium physical force is required (exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects)

Visual acuity to accurately enter and view information via the computer

Ability to hear and speak is required to effectively communicate with the public in person and via the telephone

Manual finger dexterity for chart preparation answering telephone assisting patients and accurately type information

Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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