Patient Authorization and Referral Representative - Scheduling

Providence Health & Services
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Lubbock
Dec 13, 2024
Description The primary function of this position involves answering telephone calls from physician offices, inside and outside of the clinic in order to facilitate proper handling of patients requiring pre-certifications, referrals, RQI numbers or any kind of authorization from an insurance company. Primary responsibilities include speaking with medical personnel from physician practices by phone and to gather appropriate patient information. This position reports to the Referral and Scheduling Supervisor or Clinic Supervisor/Manager. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Grace Clinic Of Lubbock and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: 1 year of Medical office experience. 2 years of customer service experience. Experience using Microsoft based systems. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of Medical office experience dealing with scheduling, telephone calls, prior pre-certification/ pre-authorization, as well as using an electronic medical record system. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. About the Team Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. Requsition ID: 330960 Company: Covenant Jobs Job Category: Patient Access Job Function: Revenue Cycle Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Admin Support Department: 8011 SCHEDULING 4515 MARSHA SHARP FWY Address: TX Lubbock 4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy Work Location: Grace Clinic Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $15.10 - $23.07 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.