The CORE Institute
MRI Referral and Authorization Specialist
The CORE Institute, Wellington, Florida, United States
MRI Referral and Authorization Specialist
Job Category : Clinic Support
Requisition Number : REFER011376
Posted : November 25, 2025
Part-Time
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Wellington3 10111 Forest Hill Blvd Suite 151 & Suite 171 Wellington, FL 334146141, USA
Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches
is a multi‑location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, each with a specific area of expertise.
Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches offers a team approach to your care and provides a variety of services right on campus designed for your convenience and ensuring an outstanding continuum of care. These include on‑site X‑ray, on‑site MRI, on‑site physical therapy, and aquatic therapy.
As Center for Bone & Joint Surgery continues to grow, we are seeking a
Referral & Authorization Specialist - Full time (M-F) Onsite .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Verifies and updates patient registration information in the practice management system.
Obtains benefit verification and necessary authorizations (referrals, precertification) before patient arrival for all ambulatory visits, procedures, injections, and radiology services.
Uses online, web‑based verification systems and reviews real‑time eligibility responses to ensure accuracy of insurance eligibility.
Creates appropriate referrals to attach to pending visits.
Verifies patient demographic information and insurance eligibility including coordination of benefits; updates and confirms as necessary to allow processing of claims to insurance plans.
Completes chart‑prepping tasks daily to ensure a smooth check‑in process for the patient and clinic.
Researches all information needed to complete the registration process including obtaining information from providers, ancillary services staff, and patients.
Fax referral form to providers that do not require any records to be sent. Be able to process 75‑80 referrals daily. For primary specialty office visits, fax referral/authorization form to PCPs and insurance companies in a timely fashion.
Reviews and notifies front office staff of outstanding patient balances.
Maintains satisfactory productivity rates and ensures the timeliness of claims reimbursement while maintaining work queue goals.
Responds to in‑house provider and support staff questions, requests, and concerns regarding the status of patient referrals, care coordination, or follow‑up status.
Identifies and communicates trends and/or potential issues to the management team.
Indexes referrals to patient account for existing patients.
Creates new patient accounts for non‑established patients to index referrals.
*The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for this position.
EDUCATION
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare environment in a referral, front desk, or billing role.
Minimum one year of Athena experience preferred.
MRI authorization experience is a plus.
Minimum one year of experience in medical insurance authorizations required.
At Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:
Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Closed on major holidays
Business hours Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
and more...
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Requisition Number : REFER011376
Posted : November 25, 2025
Part-Time
Showing 1 location
Wellington3 10111 Forest Hill Blvd Suite 151 & Suite 171 Wellington, FL 334146141, USA
Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches
is a multi‑location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body’s musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, each with a specific area of expertise.
Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches offers a team approach to your care and provides a variety of services right on campus designed for your convenience and ensuring an outstanding continuum of care. These include on‑site X‑ray, on‑site MRI, on‑site physical therapy, and aquatic therapy.
As Center for Bone & Joint Surgery continues to grow, we are seeking a
Referral & Authorization Specialist - Full time (M-F) Onsite .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Verifies and updates patient registration information in the practice management system.
Obtains benefit verification and necessary authorizations (referrals, precertification) before patient arrival for all ambulatory visits, procedures, injections, and radiology services.
Uses online, web‑based verification systems and reviews real‑time eligibility responses to ensure accuracy of insurance eligibility.
Creates appropriate referrals to attach to pending visits.
Verifies patient demographic information and insurance eligibility including coordination of benefits; updates and confirms as necessary to allow processing of claims to insurance plans.
Completes chart‑prepping tasks daily to ensure a smooth check‑in process for the patient and clinic.
Researches all information needed to complete the registration process including obtaining information from providers, ancillary services staff, and patients.
Fax referral form to providers that do not require any records to be sent. Be able to process 75‑80 referrals daily. For primary specialty office visits, fax referral/authorization form to PCPs and insurance companies in a timely fashion.
Reviews and notifies front office staff of outstanding patient balances.
Maintains satisfactory productivity rates and ensures the timeliness of claims reimbursement while maintaining work queue goals.
Responds to in‑house provider and support staff questions, requests, and concerns regarding the status of patient referrals, care coordination, or follow‑up status.
Identifies and communicates trends and/or potential issues to the management team.
Indexes referrals to patient account for existing patients.
Creates new patient accounts for non‑established patients to index referrals.
*The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for this position.
EDUCATION
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare environment in a referral, front desk, or billing role.
Minimum one year of Athena experience preferred.
MRI authorization experience is a plus.
Minimum one year of experience in medical insurance authorizations required.
At Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:
Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Closed on major holidays
Business hours Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
and more...
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr