Referrals and Prior Authorizations Coordinator (Salinas)

Job Description

Job Description

Seeking an experienced medical office professional for F / T position in authorizations and referrals for a family medicine office.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a medical office preferably as a medical assistant, but will consider receptionists or billers.
• Will communicate with other offices to schedule patients with specialists, ensure that the referral is completed and visit notes and tests are back to the referring doctor.
• Will obtain prior authorizations as required for procedures and medications.
• Will stay up to date with the referrals process, completing referrals within 2 business days of ordering. Will maintain recall lists and contact patients when they are due for important followup visits.
• Will coordinate and work well with other staff, cross covering the front desk as needed and keeping medical assistants informed and working closely with them.
• A high degree of attention to detail and ability to complete complex paper work is a must, largely by computer, preferable Athena experience.
• Spanish proficiency is required.
• Competitive salary and benefits provided.