Referrals Coordinator
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and
resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global
scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits,
a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth
opportunities and your life's best work.SM
The Care Coordinator (also referred to as a Referral Coordinator)
is responsible to the Center Administrator and assists with medical
management data entry and referral functions.
Primary Responsibilities: -
Responsible for total coordination and processing of all patient
referrals for specialty services
Enters all referral, hospital, outpatient, DME and other patient
specialty health service authorizations into the computer system
according to Company policy and procedure
Receives consultant reports, maintains documentation, and routes to
the appropriate physician promptly. Coordinates pre-admission
testing requirements with clinic personnel and patient
Completes all administrative functions associated with referral
activities in a timely manner
Responsible for monitoring all referral reports not received and
timely follow-up in accordance with Company policy and
procedure
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
2+ years of medical office experience with referral processing for
HMO plans
1+ years of experience coordinating pre-admission testing
requirements with clinic personnel and patients
1+ years of experience with consultant reports, maintaining
documentation, and routing to the appropriate physicians
Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
Ability to work from the office location at 461 West Oak Street,
Kissimmee, FL 34741: Monday - Friday 8-5pm ET
Preferred Qualification:
Previous experience with ECW or Athena -
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location,
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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UnitedHealth Group -is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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