Job Description Summary
The Referral Management Specialist I reports to the Digestive Health Patient Access Scheduling Supervisor. Under general supervision, the Referral Management Specialist 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 Digestive Health Providers. 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.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type?
RegularCost Center
CC000388 CHS - DDC Clinical (Digestive Disease Center) (ART)Pay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-19Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Referral Management Specialist I reports to the Digestive Health Patient Access Scheduling Supervisor. Under general supervision, the Referral Management Specialist 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 Digestive Health Providers. 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.
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