Referral Clerk

Company: Florida Medical Clinic
Location: Lutz
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Our Vision is to be the best choice for healthcare in our community



Job Title: Referral Clerk - Lutz, FL

Department: Internal Medicine

Reports to: Office Supervisor

Job Summary: Processes managed care referral requests for the department

WHAT DOES FMC HAVE TO OFFER ITS EMPLOYEES?

We offer a wide choice of compensation and benefit programs that are among the best. From competitive salaries to retirement plans. We make every effort to take care of the people who make our company great.

Gives you an employer that you will have pride in working for
Provides excellent training programs and opportunities for growth
Offers Medical Benefits including:Employer Contributions to HSA high deductible plan
Discounts at our medical facilities
Cigna Open Access OAPIN & OAP plans


Supports Incentive based Wellness Programs
Offers company sponsored Life Insurance with buy-up provisions
Provides Dental, Vision, Long and Short Term Disability, Accident & Illness policy options
Supports Paid Time Off and Holidays
Gives generous 401K plan with annual 3% Employer contribution after one year of employment
Values and appreciates its employees
Boasts a reputation for superior health care and quality service

Essential Functions of the Position:

Prepares referrals and obtains authorizations for Managed Care patients per provider

Obtains approval from the provider for requested authorizationsSchedules appointmentsCoordinates visits, pre-operative testing and surgical clearanceNotifies patients of the appointmentsForwards clinical data to the treating provider and/or facilityNotifies specialist office and patient of denied requests for authorizationUses approved web tools to obtain authorizationsHandles and returns referral related callsCoordinates DME and Home Health CareCoordinates admissions with providers and facilitiesEnters referral authorization information into Practice Management System Directs incoming faxes to correct staff membersAddresses and handles all takes in a timely mannerEnters referral information into the Practice Management System for referral tracking Notifies providers and staff of changes in the referral process or insurance requirementsInputs providers into the Practice Management System as neededMaintains appropriate logs required by Managed Care Carriers

Additional Responsibilities:--- Maintains an organized and clean work area--- Participates in maintenance of office supplies--- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Physical and Mental Demands:--- Normal physical ability; able to sit for long periods--- Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making--- High level verbal and written communication skills--- Above average ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Occupational Exposure:--- Low risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards

Job Qualifications:--- High school graduate or GED equivalent--- Strong customer service orientation--- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities--- Basic computer proficiency--- Strong team player

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veteran status

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