About this role
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Assessment & Referral Coordinator in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas is comprised of 9 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.
Responsibilities
- Work responsibilities include but not limited to authorizing referral with insurance, scheduling patient with appropriate provider based on referred to provider, patient choice or recommendations from referral coordinator, documenting all appropriate/necessary information in referral to complete it.
- Maintains a constructive working relationship with physicians, physician office staff, co-workers, supervisors and focuses on patient needs.
- Referral Coordinators are expected to work 80 referrals a day and 24 to 48 hours upon receipt.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of clinical experience and health insurance knowledge.
Other facts
About UT Health East Texas
Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 90 clinics across East Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS in a metropolitan service area of a quarter million people.
With the support of Ardent Health Services and the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to cutting-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. At UT Health East Texas, our mission is to care for people — our patients, their families and each other. We do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future.
What you'll do
- Responsibilities include authorizing referrals with insurance, scheduling patients with appropriate providers based on referrals or choice, and documenting all necessary information to complete the referral process. Coordinators must maintain constructive working relationships with physicians and staff while focusing on patient needs.
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