Referral Specialist
Job Description
This is a great temp-to-hire opening with our largest and most established healthcare client in the state of Maine, centrally located on outer Congress Street in Portland, offering incredible room for growth within the network. This is a temporary 3-month opportunity that would transition into an official position for the right candidate.
This position is full-time, 100% in-person in Portland, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Duties:
The referral specialist will ensure patients have been cleared for an appointment by resolving pre-certification, registration, and case-related concerns prior to a patient's appointment. The referral specialist verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorization if needed from the insurance provider and provides administrative support such as entering referrals and documents within the system. Additional administrative responsibilities include scheduling and managing appointments and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
Experience:
- Previous referral/medical office experience and knowledge of medical office billing procedures necessary
- Strong customer service and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, ME 04102
Work Location: In person
