Referrals Coordinator - Orthopedics - Full Time (40 hours/week)
Kittitas Valley Healthcare, Ellensburg, WA, United States
Company Description
KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24‑hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics and services provided include family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric nurse practitioner, home health and hospice, physical therapy, orthopedics, general surgery, pediatrics, women’s health, and urgent care.
Job Description
The Clinic Referrals Coordinator is responsible for processing referral requests from providers, including making appointments at referral sites, obtaining pre‑authorizations and insurance referral approvals. The coordinator will collaborate with other departments to ensure all necessary patient information is provided and the referral process is as efficient as possible.
Required Qualifications
At least two years of medical clinic experience
Exposure to insurance verification and authorization fundamentals
Current computer experience at a medium to expert level with Microsoft products
Preferred Qualifications
Current experience with clinic‑based computer programs such as an Electronic Medical Record
Previous experience with medical coding
Certified Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant from the National Healthcareer Association
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist from the National Healthcareer Association
Additional Information
Wage:
$20.84 to $31.59 per hour, based on experience
FTE:
1.0 (40 hours/week)
Benefits:
Position is benefits eligible
Union Status:
Non‑union
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KVH is an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes 24‑hour emergency care, inpatient, and outpatient hospital services through KVH Hospital. Clinics and services provided include family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric nurse practitioner, home health and hospice, physical therapy, orthopedics, general surgery, pediatrics, women’s health, and urgent care.
Job Description
The Clinic Referrals Coordinator is responsible for processing referral requests from providers, including making appointments at referral sites, obtaining pre‑authorizations and insurance referral approvals. The coordinator will collaborate with other departments to ensure all necessary patient information is provided and the referral process is as efficient as possible.
Required Qualifications
At least two years of medical clinic experience
Exposure to insurance verification and authorization fundamentals
Current computer experience at a medium to expert level with Microsoft products
Preferred Qualifications
Current experience with clinic‑based computer programs such as an Electronic Medical Record
Previous experience with medical coding
Certified Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coders
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant from the National Healthcareer Association
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist from the National Healthcareer Association
Additional Information
Wage:
$20.84 to $31.59 per hour, based on experience
FTE:
1.0 (40 hours/week)
Benefits:
Position is benefits eligible
Union Status:
Non‑union
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