Transplant Referral Coordinator

Under the direction of the Transplant Financial Manager, performs administrative support to the Transplant Financial Referral Program.  Responsibilities include the preparation and processing of patient referrals, pre-register new and return patients into the UCLA Patient Encountering and Registration System. Requires individual to answer the Information and Referral Service lines and direct patients to appropriate program staff. Major duties include the collection of accurate demographic information, soliciting for insurance information and prior authorization requirements and follow up.  Provide general information to incoming callers regarding the referral intake process. Process managed care authorizations. Typing, faxing and maintain daily/weekly records regarding internal and incoming transplant program referrals.  Delivering CICARE World Class Care expectations in all dealings with patients, referring physicians, medical groups, insurance plans and colleagues. Comply with all hospital and departmental work rules. All other Administrative duties and tasks as assigned.

The incumbent is supervised by the Transplant Financial Manager.  Independently prioritizes and completes standard functions following established departmental guidelines and University policies.  Work is reviewed by the Transplant Financial Manager on a consistent basis and when deviation from standard guidelines occurs.

Salary Range: $30.36-$43.49/hourly