Referral Specialist

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduling functions as designated by practice.  Coordinates incoming and outgoing referrals for office visits and diagnostic testing. Obtains insurance authorization prior to visit. Requires general knowledge of specified procedures, insurance authorizations, and other related functions.

Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology

Two years of previous medical related scheduling experience

Demonstrated organizational and communication/customer service skills

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in utilization of computer application

Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Ability to type 40 words per minute

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals in all levels of responsibility.

Ability to work independently.

PREFERRED:

Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of a computerized scheduling system

Three years of previous medical related scheduling experience

Work Hours:

8am-5pm

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No