Patient Referral Coordinator at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas

Job Description:

Extended Job Title

Patient Referral Coordinator

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

511205 - SOM Referral Management Lbk

Position Description

Serve as a liaison between insurance and health care providers to ensure the timely coordination, and accurate processing, of patient referrals required for medical specialty visits.

Requisition ID

39595BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Major/Essential Functions

Performs duties to assist in the referral process within the TTP Clinics, including tracking referrals, coordinating with referring providers and specialists, ensuring timely appointments, managing communication with patients, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement, all while maintaing compliance with regulations and optimizing patient flow through the TTP Clinic system.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

SOM Referral Management Lbk

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

 Associate's degree plus one (1) year of experience directly related to the processing of patient referrals;
OR
High school diploma or GED plus three (3) years of experience working as a Certified Medical Assistant;
OR
High school diploma or GED plus five (5) years of experience directly related to patient registration, patient scheduling, patient billing/collections, the processing of prior authorizations, and/or the processing of patient referrals.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

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