Referral and Authorizations Coordinator, Access Department; Novato

Position: Referral and Authorizations Coordinator, Access Department, (Novato), Full-Time, Days
** ABOUT MARINHEALTH
** Marin Health is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Health grades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.
** Company:
** Prima Medical Foundation dba Marin Health Medical Network
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* Work Shift:

** 8 Hour (days) (United States of America)
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Job Description

Summary:

** The Referral and Authorizations Coordinator provides medical administration support to providers by obtaining referral or prior authorizations for patients to see specialty providers. Serves as a resource to providers, clinic leaders, and the Patient Access Department regarding the referral and authorization process.
** Job Requirements, Prerequisites and

Essential Functions:

** Pay Range:  $22.50 - $27.00 - $31.50
** Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
*** Accurately processes referrals requests and obtains necessary authorizations in compliance with Referral Management Program.
* Closely collaborates with physician office staff to ensure accuracy, timely handling, and appropriate scheduling of referral appointments within the correct departments.
* Maintains positive working relationships with payer representatives including Managed Care, processes authorization and referral requests for members in coordination with health plans and contracted providers.
* Utilizes critical thinking and attention to detail to communicate with patients in their preferred method through either online secure messaging, telephone, or in writing throughout the referral process to ensure that services are rendered.
* Complies with HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures.
* Supports completion of work queue items; referral processing, registration and insurance verification activities.
* Establishes & maintains a collaborative working relationship with providers & Patient Access staff to ensure smooth record flow and the provision of high-quality services at all times.
* Arranges and maintain medical records to ensure proper order and easy retrieval, and maintain confidentiality and security of records.
* Supports HIM as necessary to scan documentations of lab results, hospitalizations and discharge forms, and other documents pertaining to the patient or requested appointment.
* Ensures that all work meets quality standards and is completed in a timely manner.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
** Continuous Improvement:
*** Supports the implementation of programs, policies, initiatives, and tools.
* Contributes ideas and actions towards the continuous improvement of Patient Access related processes within area of influence.
** People Development:
*** Adaptable to learning new processes, concepts, and skills.
* Seeks and responds to regular performance feedback from team lead; provides upward feedback as needed.
** Relationship Management:
*** Maintains positive work relationships with members of other teams to communicate effectively and to ensure compliance with cross-team responsibilities.
* Assists in ensuring efforts of the team to support building strong peer-to-peer relationships.
** Patient Satisfaction:
*** Performs revenue cycle tasks necessary to ensure compliance and exceptional customer service.
* Authenticates patient identity throughout all processes.
* May provide directional support to patients and/or family members.
* Maintains knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, C.A.R.E.S. as well as Marin Health policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
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* Qualifications:

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* Education:

** High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.  
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* Experience:

**** Preferred Experience As Typically Acquired In:
*** 2 years of experience working in a health care setting
* 2 years of experience working with insurance prior authorizations, referrals and working with electronic health…