What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Specialist position at SouthernMED Pediatrics?
Description
What it means to be a Referral Specialist with Us
We value our families we serve, our communities and our team members. As a Referral Specialist you support a positive patient experience by efficiently processing requests for referrals, prior authorizations, and diagnostic imaging.
Our Mission
At our offices, we do our best each day to provide high quality, compassionate health care to the families in our communities, treating each child as our own. Our staff and providers strive to make each encounter pleasant and informative while respecting the time and individual needs of our patients and families.
Benefits that Matter!
Qualifications
What it means to be a Referral Specialist with Us
We value our families we serve, our communities and our team members. As a Referral Specialist you support a positive patient experience by efficiently processing requests for referrals, prior authorizations, and diagnostic imaging.
Our Mission
At our offices, we do our best each day to provide high quality, compassionate health care to the families in our communities, treating each child as our own. Our staff and providers strive to make each encounter pleasant and informative while respecting the time and individual needs of our patients and families.
Benefits that Matter!
- Paid Time Off
- Matching 401K
- Annual Merit Increases
- Mental Health and Counseling Programs
- Dental and Orthodontic Coverage
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care with Low Premiums
- Short-term Disability
- Access to Virtual Health & Wellness
- Facilitates outgoing referral requests which include obtaining prior authorization when necessary.
- Obtains prior authorization for patient medications.
- Schedules and obtains prior authorization for diagnostic imaging requests.
- Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
- Completes all mandatory training as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 1–2 years of credentialing experience, preferably in a pediatric or outpatient healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of credentialing processes, insurance payers, and regulatory standards (e.g., CAQH, Medicare, Medicaid).
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with credentialing software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and practice management systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke free environment.
- May at times work under stressful situations.
- Handicapped accessible.