Clinical Referral Specialist

Department:

02040 AMG Admin - Behavioral Health

Status:


Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Remote position

Call Center Hours are 8-5pm Monday - Friday

Pay Range:
$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews work queues to identify unscheduled ordered services and connects with the patient to schedule the appropriate service.
• Schedules appointments including complex specialty appointments and adheres to appropriate protocols. Communicates to the patient all pre and post appointment instructions (i.e., medication guidelines, food/beverage consumption guidelines, check in procedures, directions to facilities, etc.). Schedules the ordered medical service accurately and links order to appointment.
• Responsible for providing provider referrals to patients based on the ordered medical service and patient's preferences.
• Responsible for documenting all contact attempts to schedule the ordered medical service in the patient's electronic health record and adhering to department workflows and procedures for contact attempts. Responsible for notifying the ordering provider through telephone encounter in electronic health record when an ordered medical service is removed according to the department's assigned removal reasons.
• Provides the highest level of patient service by problem solving, documenting patient concerns, and identifying appropriate follow-up for patients. Educates patients regarding referral and authorization requirements, payer coverage, eligibility guidelines, and insurance related changes or trends.
• Performs registration responsibilities to ensure accurate patient information and confirms patient payer information.
• Maintains knowledge of the following and the associated reference material; Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer requirements, guidelines and policies, insurance plans requiring pre-authorization and current accepted insurance plans.
• May obtain demographic and insurance information. May ensure insurance and patient information obtained is complete and accurate and update information if necessary. May update financial information and other data when changes or additions occur, and may communicate to patients as appropriate.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a medical group with focused experience in the coordination of patient care including scheduling of specialty services and comprehensive understanding of medical terminology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of clinical processes and procedures, including a good working knowledge of medical terminology and medical chart documentation.
• Knowledge of patient focused software systems, (i.e. EPIC & Interactive Intelligence (I3)). Ability to efficiently enter/update database records and read/comprehend patient records.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, peers, and caregivers across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• May require some travel, so there will be exposure to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

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 teammate's 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, and Short- 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.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.