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The Appeals Referral Specialist is responsible for providing support to a clinical team in order to facilitate the administrative components of clinical referrals.
Job Responsibility:
Initiates and manages clinical referrals for pre-authorization.
Acts as a liaison between hospital, health plans, physicians, patients, vendors and other referral sources.
Reviews referrals for completeness and follows up for additional information if necessary.
Assigns escalated referrals to staff as appropriate.
Verifies insurance coverage and completes pre-authorization process for radiology and other imaging exams (CT, MRI, MRA, PET, et.) following established process and procedures.
Responds to inbound calls initiating exam requests following established processes, meets quality and production standards.
Contacts physician offices as needed to obtain demographic information or related data.
Enters referrals, documents communications and actions in system.
Associates in this role are expected to have the ability to multi-task, including handling calls, texts, facsimiles, and electronic queues, while simultaneously taking notes and speaking to customers.
Proficient in maintaining focus during extended periods of sitting and handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, both with virtual and in-person interactions.
Attentive to details, critical thinker, and a problem-solver.
Demonstrates empathy and persistence to resolve caller issues completely.
Comfort and proficiency with digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and minimize manual efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
HS diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a high-volume, interactive customer service or call center environment
or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
Nice to have:
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
High-volume, interactive customer service or call center environment experience preferred.
Working in a hospital, physician's office, or medical clinic environment preferred.