What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Coordinator| Referral Coordinators| Full Time| Days position at University of Florida Health?
Overview
This position is responsible for processing referral requests for all providers practicing within the clinic module and ensuring that when needed, referral/authorization numbers are obtained for these services.Responsibilities
Take patient's vital signs. Prepare patients for the provider'scare. Assist with patient examinations or treatments.
Correctly document all entries in the medical record, eitherelectronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time.
Administer medication as directed by and under the directsupervision of licensed physician.
Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms. Collectroutine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
Administer basic first aid.
Participates in performance improvement projects.Participates as an active care team member in thecoordination of patient care.
Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customerservice for patients, staff members, and other customers.
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
1-year - Medical assistant – preferred2– 4 years clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry -preferred1-year experience with third party payors, and computer experience for imputing data and reviewing - preferred
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required - or within 6 monthsBasic Life Support (BLS) required - at time of hireMedical Terminology Certificate preferred - at time of hire** Additional Details **A requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the NationalCommission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agencyapproved by the board.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma / GED Required at time of hire
Additional Details
May travel to other clinics under additional duties
Additional Duties
Additional duties as assigned may vary.
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace