Description
Our team is growing and we have a variety of opportunities available for Referral Coordinator. If you’re passionate about patient care and looking for a career that offers great benefits and plenty of room for growth, we invite you to explore this opportunity today!Responsibilities:
- Maintain standards of excellence verbally and in written form with customers both internally and externally.
- Provide support/coverage/job sharing for call off, request off and lunch breaks.
- Ensure that information provided by callers/referral sources is accurate and complete.
- Give necessary attention to accuracy and detail.
- Coordinate referrals for HME/RT for our network and non-network providers.
- Communicate potential areas of concern to the servicing provider and follow up as necessary.
- Maintain logs and file documents in accordance with departmental policy.
- Assist management with special projects in a reasonable and timely manner.
- Give high priority to patient/customer satisfaction.
- Utilize appropriate network/staff to assist in obtaining answers that require guidance.
- Act as an advocate for the patient/customer.
- Enter data accurately and update the appropriate referral database(s) including documentation of calls, faxes etc.
- Answer incoming telephone inquiries: based on the type of call, problem solve, transfer or coordinate referral as appropriate and on a timely basis.
- Identify issues and concerns that customers may have and assist in resolutions.
- Maintain open and positive communications with all contacts.
- Interface with referral source, patient/family and provider to assure timely delivery.
- Produce administrative reports as required.
Qualifications
- High School diploma required.
- Some college preferred.
- Additional training as a medical secretary, licensed/certified practical nurse, paramedic or emergency medical technician is preferred.
- 5 years experience working with the public in a health care setting, with a strong service orientation.
- Sound working knowledge of medical terminology and ability to discern clinical and non-clinical service needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and computer literacy/data entry skills are required.
- High level of independence required in problem solving activities.
- Strong organizational skills that will generate efficiency & effectiveness. Adaptable to change.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment & function independently and be ability to prioritize actual referrals.
- Ability to analyze issues objectively & provide workable solutions & implement those actions.
- Team player, flexible, and adaptable to change.
- Ability to type at least 35 words per minute.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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