Mitchell County Regional Health
Referral Specialist - Full Time
Mitchell County Regional Health, Osage, Iowa, United States, 50461
Osage, IA, USA | Clinical | Hourly | 18.06 per hour , increases with experience. | Full Time
About The Job:
The Clinic Referral Specialist facilitates, prior authorizes, and schedules patients for appointments, referrals, tests, and procedures. The Clinic Referral Specialist is responsible for receiving and reviewing referral orders, contacting insurance companies to verify prior approval, appropriately handling phone calls which may include entry into the EHR message center, validating insurance eligibility, entering demographics, insurance, and other pertinent information into the clinic and hospital patient accounting systems. Coordinating care with patients, providers care team and insurance companies.
The Shift: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Hours: Works Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pay : $18.06, increases with experience.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Ability to present BLS Certification within the first 60 days of hire.
Ability to complete Mandatory Reporting for both Dependent and Child within the first 6 months of hire.
Experience:
Six months of office or customer service experience required, preferably in a medical office setting. OR completion of an Administrative Assistant Diploma
Computer experience preferred.
Special Skills and Competencies:
Typing speed of 35 words per minute preferred
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact diplomatically and to maintain a professional demeanor with physicians, the public and hospital staff at all times.
Ability to discuss personal and financial matters with patients and families.
Who We Are:
Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.
Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!
The Legal Items:
Reference Checks-Pre-Offer
Post offer drug screen is required.
Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance
Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance
MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.
About The Job:
The Clinic Referral Specialist facilitates, prior authorizes, and schedules patients for appointments, referrals, tests, and procedures. The Clinic Referral Specialist is responsible for receiving and reviewing referral orders, contacting insurance companies to verify prior approval, appropriately handling phone calls which may include entry into the EHR message center, validating insurance eligibility, entering demographics, insurance, and other pertinent information into the clinic and hospital patient accounting systems. Coordinating care with patients, providers care team and insurance companies.
The Shift: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Hours: Works Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pay : $18.06, increases with experience.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Ability to present BLS Certification within the first 60 days of hire.
Ability to complete Mandatory Reporting for both Dependent and Child within the first 6 months of hire.
Experience:
Six months of office or customer service experience required, preferably in a medical office setting. OR completion of an Administrative Assistant Diploma
Computer experience preferred.
Special Skills and Competencies:
Typing speed of 35 words per minute preferred
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact diplomatically and to maintain a professional demeanor with physicians, the public and hospital staff at all times.
Ability to discuss personal and financial matters with patients and families.
Who We Are:
Mitchell County Regional Health Center is in Osage, Iowa located in Mitchell County, which has a population of 10,600 people. MCRHC is a 25-bed critical access hospital, including a Level 4 Trauma Center Emergency Room seeing 3,200 visits annually. The Surgical Services department performs over 1,300 procedures annually, including specialties General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, Ophthalmology, Pain management, and Podiatry.
Come practice in a family-oriented, patient focused organization where your skills and knowledge are appreciated and valued!
The Legal Items:
Reference Checks-Pre-Offer
Post offer drug screen is required.
Background Check-Post Offer Acceptance
Pre-Employment Screening Post offer acceptance
MCRHC is an equal opportunity employer.