What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Specialist - Neurology position at Florida Medical Clinic?
Position Summary
Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
Job Title: Referral Specialist
Full Time: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Department: Neurology
Location: 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
Job Summary: The initial contact of each new patient.
Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?
✅ Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.✅ Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.✅ Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.✅ Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.✅ Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions • Completes registration and obtains insurance authorization for new patients, diagnostic testing and for hospital admissions. • Ensures financial information and insurance has been verified. • Updates patient insurance information in billing systems as needed • Initiates the referral and authorization process for all services and visits. • Works closely with nursing and medical staff to facilitate optimal patient care. • Communicates with the scheduling department to verify each patient’s insurance requirements have been satisfied for upcoming appointments. • Coordinates with other departments as needed to facilitate patient’s visit. • Provides patient with referral information for other physicians and facilities. • Communicates effectively with all internal and external customers – PCP, Patient, clinical departments, etc. in order to obtain the required authorization needed for each service. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions • Assumes responsibility for professional development and education.
Qualifications
Education/Training High school graduate or equivalent education.
Experience One (1) year of retail, customer service or health care.