Registration Referral Specialist- (Remote work)

Referral Specialist
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Referral Specialist at our Burr Ridge Access Center. This position is a flexible/remote opportunity.
The Referral Specialist manages all internal and external referrals across UChicago Medicine's Ambulatory and outpatient footprint. The referral specialist is also responsible for supporting UChicago Medicine's branded vanity lines for all ambulatory sites of care, as well as the My Chart support line for patients and consumers. The Referral Specialist works closely with stakeholders across the organization, including Access Center Scheduling, Clinic, and Revenue Cycle operations. The Referral Specialist will ensure expeditious conversion of referrals to scheduled visits, inclusive of initiating and securing financial clearance.
Delivers and maintains an exceptional level of personal attention to all patients referred to UChicago Medicine (UCM)
Manages all assigned referral (internal and external) work queues
Performs outreach to every assigned patient via telephone, My Chart, email and other electronic means to complete schedule or care coordination of referrals
Exhibits mastery of specialized Access Center processes including but not limited to questionnaires, subgroups, auto search, radiology scheduling workflows, pre-registration, message templates, and referral capture and insurance plan networks.
Identifies and promotes other practices or services the patient may also need by closing engagement requests and scheduling any outstanding orders/referrals identified via CRM.
Drives and supports the UCM revenue cycle by minimizing potential financial risk of patient accounts through insurance registration and financial clearance activities.
Ensure patient's account is financially secure
Answers all telephone calls for multiple queues and branded marketing lines across UCM
Attempts to handle calls through a first call resolution, inclusive of scheduling, pre-registration, and financial clearance.
Works cooperatively in a team environment and supports a flexible structure to ensure success of the UCM Access Center. Utilizes exemplary telephone etiquette to ensure we provide exceptional customer service
Scheduling all physician consults generated from the PHA practices and capturing the referral in network
Answers all telephone calls for multiple queues and MyChart help lines across UCM
Provides MyChart password assistance
Provides proxy access to parents/guardians of minor children
High school diploma or equivalent
Two to three years of demonstrated hospital and patient accounts experience with extensive knowledge in third-party payor/regulatory agency requirements and general medical terminology
Excellent customer service skills
Experience in basic computer software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
Typing required (minimum 25-30 wpm)
Previous epic experience

Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Shift: Days
Unit/Department: CBA Code: Non-Union
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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.