Referral Coordinator - UNC Pediatrics at Knightdale

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Processes physician, hospital, and outpatient referrals. Responsible for patient scheduling, obtaining insurance authorization, and providing appropriate guidance regarding insurance coverage. Essential duties and responsibilities are as follows. Other duties may be assigned.Responsibilities: 1. Works collaboratively with all diagnostic and surgical service areas, physician offices and hospitals to ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness when scheduling patient appointments, tests and procedures. Consistently provides accurate and detailed patient information to include patient demographics and medical information pertinent to appointment being scheduled to ensure patient safety and quality patient care.

Obtains accurate and valid physician or advanced practitioner orders for all appointments, tests and procedures being scheduled.

Accurately and consistently communicates appointment, test, procedure information and prep to patient and/or family member. Adheres to privacy, compliance and HIPPA regulations.

Ensure patient has follow-up appointment with the physician to discuss outcomes, as appropriate.

Consistently and accurately document the date and time of appointment, tests, scan or procedure in the patient's medical record. Communicate as appropriate to practice staff.

Other InformationOther information: Education Requirements: ● High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). Licensure/Certification Requirements: Professional Experience Requirements: ● Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Physicians NetworkOrganization Unit: UNC Pediatrics at North Hills Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:RaleighExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoREQNUMBER: 9999-INFOR-11468Diversity StatementThe UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.Equal Employment Opportunity

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