What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Clerk - Medication Prior Authorization position at Norman Regional Health System?
Responsibilities:
- Completes outgoing/incoming referrals, authorizations and scheduling duties as ordered by the physician or advanced practitioner.
- Appropriately manages pending referrals and authorizations and schedules imaging and procedures as instructed.
- Maintains knowledge of trends and issues related to outgoing referrals and authorizations.
- Other clerical duties as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. Computer knowledge required.
- Prefer additional education in medical terminology, electronic medical record training, or business classes.
Experience
- One year clerical experience and six months of healthcare experience are required.
- Prefer medical office, insurance, hospital or computer experience. Keyboard skills accurate 40 wpm.
- Expertise in customer relations, telephone skills and computer applications is required.
(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)
Compensation/Benefits
- $17.39-$28.40/hr depending on previous work experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
Salary : $17 - $28