Referral Coordinator at Pancare of Florida Inc

Panama City, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coordination, Insurance Verification, Appointment Scheduling, Liaison, Detail-Oriented, Patient Service, Authorization Tracking, Record Maintenance, Ethical Conduct, Communication Skills, Phone Etiquette, Computer Literacy, Multi-tasking

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

The Referral Coordinator supports patient care by coordinating referrals to external specialists, providers, and diagnostic services. This role verifies insurance coverage, schedules appointments, and serves as a liaison between patients, providers, and insurance companies to ensure timely access to care. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient service in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Duties and Responsibilities * Coordinate and process referrals * Coordinate and process hospital discharges * Submit and track authorizations * Interface with corporate management, administrative personnel, medical, dental and behavioral staff * Identifies the health needs of the patient and the expectations of the family. * Makes an assessment of the resources and support network at the patient’s disposal. * Assists in development, implementation, and revision of individual treatment plans; assures that services provided are specified in the Treatment Plan; and monitors progress toward treatment goals. * Maintains an active caseload, providing interventions as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials; assures procurement of additional services as needed. * Reviews and facilitates, if appropriate, mental health referrals from other sources such as primary care, school health, etc. Offers alternative recommendations where necessary. * Maintains patient and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, grant requirements, etc. * Maintains a high level of ethical conduct regarding confidentiality, dual-relationships, and professional stature. * Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in area(s) of expertise. * Attend meetings, as appropriate, and meet regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision. * Participates in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team. * Other responsibilities as assigned to create a smoothly run efficient Clinic. Education Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience Qualifications Work requires a minimum of 6 months experience in responsible clinical/medical operations or equivalent referral coordination experience.  Excellent communication skills and proper phone etiquette required. Must be computer literate. Experience with a variety of business machines. Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast paced medical center environment. PanCare provides a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental and vision insurance. In addition, to health coverage, we offer 14 paid holidays and 3 weeks of paid vacation per year. Employees are also eligible to participate in our 403(b) plan with a 6% employer match and 3% base employer contribution.

Responsibilities

The Referral Coordinator supports patient care by coordinating referrals to external specialists, providers, and diagnostic services, which includes verifying insurance and scheduling appointments. This role also involves assisting in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans and maintaining active caseloads.