Referral Management Specialist I

Job Description

Summary

Under general supervision, the Referral Management Specialist I serves as the initial point of contact for individuals and referring physicians seeking access and referral information for medical care at MUSC.

This position facilitates the referral process and schedules appointments for multiple specialties and primary care physicians in a call center environment utilizing an automated scheduling system.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004409 SYS - ICCE - DHEM

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

The Referral Management Specialist reports to the Manager, Call Center Operations. Under general supervision, the Referral Management Specialist I serves as the initial point of contact for individuals and referring physicians seeking access and referral information for medical care at MUSC.

This position facilitates the referral process and schedules appointments for multiple specialties and primary care physicians in a call center environment utilizing an automated scheduling system.

This role triages patient calls according to established algorithms, answers questions, resolves issues and refers to appropriate clinical team for clinical issues as appropriate.

This position performs quality data collection of accurate information including demographic, physician, insurance, employment, next of kin, emergency contacts and other miscellaneous information needed to complete the patient’s information.

This role performs activities to ensure effective operations of the clinics, while enhancing the revenue cycle and providing the highest level of customer service.

Additional

Job Description

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university; or a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two years’ experience in a Medical Office, Call Center, and / or customer service business environment required.

The ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks in a busy environment necessary. Extensive experience with computers and technology including Windows, Excel, and Intranet / Internet navigation tools, as well as system content, essential.

Strong demonstrated verbal, written, problem solving and presentation skills. Ability to work in self-directed manner while interacting with customers, physicians and departmental partners.

Typing speed of 35 cwpm is required. A certified typing test must be presented at time of interview. Typing Test must be certified by SC WORKS.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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