Job Description:The Referral Specialist is responsible to execute patientreferrals as indicated by physicians, seek authorization as required byindividual insurances and notify patients.

　　Scope

　　1.Obtains referral request from physician.2. Ensures patients have been cleared for specialty service office visits.Resolves pre- certification, registration and case-related concerns prior toa patient's appointment. Verifies insurance coverage or lack thereof forpatient. Obtains authorizations if needed from insurance coverage.3. Gathers pertinent information from insurance carriers, financialcounselors, and other ancillary staff to make certain the patient'sfinancial obligations for services provided.4. Completes referral paperwork, including copies, and fax to medical office.5. Contacts patient regarding referral information and give name,location, telephone number of specialist.6. Returns referral to physician for signature of completion.7. Acts as a liaison between hospitals, physicians, health plans,vendors, and patients, or other referral sources.8. Covers PSR position as needed.9. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides byservice behavior standards.10. Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent is required

　　One (1) year front office or revenue cycle experience in a health careorganization is required

　　Preferred

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative ofthe knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduledbusiness hours or scheduled shifts is required2. Demonstrate understanding of health insurance and medical costs.3. Excellent customer service skills, in person and via telephone.4. Strong communication skills.5. Excellent organizational skills.6. Proficient computer skills.7. A team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast pacedenvironment.8. Contributes to a positive work environment that is supportive of PSRassociates, other colleagues, and patients needs.

　　Physical Requirements:Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to seeand read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment andsupplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions withcustomers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spokeninformation, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manualdexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipmentwith precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, andcable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement totransport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees andbend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

　　Anticipated job posting close date:01/29/2024

　　Location:Patterson Primary Care

　　Work City:Grand Junction

　　Work State:Colorado

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

　　The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly ratedependent upon experience.$16.24 - $23.69

　　We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why weprovide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range ofprograms to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses livinghealthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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　　Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicantswill receiv consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to,or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, oron the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities