Referral Management Specialist I Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Referral Management Specialist I
Charleston, South Carolina
Referral Management Specialist I
R-0000041399
Charleston, South Carolina
Patient Access, Records, Health Information, Medical Records & Coding
Business Operations
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
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

CC000388 CHS – DDC

Clinical (Digestive Disease Center) (ART)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-19
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
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.