Trinity Health · 20 hours ago
Referral Specialist-Vascular Office
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19.50/hr - $27.85/hrTrinity Health is committed to serving communities with compassionate care, and they are seeking a Referral Specialist for their Vascular Office. The role involves coordinating patient referrals, obtaining insurance authorizations, and maintaining accurate data entry related to referrals.
DeliveryHealth Care
Responsibilities
Obtain insurance authorization from patient’s insurance company. This may be done by phone, fax, or online depending on insurance company’s process
Coordinate patient referrals to specialist as requested by providers
Enter and maintain accurate, comprehensive data entry of all referrals into database
Verify all pertinent documentation has been provided for the type of referral requested
Assemble information concerning patient's clinical background and referral needs
Per referral guidelines, provide appropriate clinical information to specialist
Call patient with appointment information
Document all stages of the referral in the appropriate data base or in writing
Demonstrate adaptability and accept change in a positive manner
Responsible to keep current with corporate communications such as email and internal network such as the Pulse, SJEN, etc
Present and ready for work in designated area at assigned time and dressed in appropriate work attire
Readily assist other staff members upon completion of assigned duties
Understand and adhere to all departmental policies and procedures
Responsible for completing and maintain all required training relative to job function
Exemplify a strong adherence to the professional code of conduct
Maintain a professional and positive attitude and demonstrate a supportive and understanding behavior when in contact with patients, providers, employees, and patients
Follow all policies and procedures mandated by St. Joseph’s Physicians and the Government regarding HIPAA and OSHA
Abide by the policies and procedures set forth in the St. Joseph’s Physicians employee handbook
Perform duties and assist providers as part of the practice care team
Take part in daily team huddles and/or other periodic team meetings to facilitate communications and enhance positive patient experiences and quality delivery of care
Participate in quality improvement initiatives as part of the practice care team
Insure job functions align with office policies and procedures and patient-centered medical home standards
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested
Qualification
Required
Obtain insurance authorization from patient's insurance company
Coordinate patient referrals to specialist as requested by providers
Enter and maintain accurate, comprehensive data entry of all referrals into database
Verify all pertinent documentation has been provided for the type of referral requested
Assemble information concerning patient's clinical background and referral needs
Provide appropriate clinical information to specialist per referral guidelines
Call patient with appointment information
Document all stages of the referral in the appropriate data base or in writing
Demonstrate adaptability and accept change in a positive manner
Keep current with corporate communications such as email and internal network
Present and ready for work in designated area at assigned time and dressed in appropriate work attire
Readily assist other staff members upon completion of assigned duties
Understand and adhere to all departmental policies and procedures
Complete and maintain all required training relative to job function
Exemplify a strong adherence to the professional code of conduct
Maintain a professional and positive attitude and demonstrate supportive behavior when in contact with patients, providers, employees, and patients
Follow all policies and procedures mandated by St. Joseph's Physicians and the Government regarding HIPAA and OSHA
Abide by the policies and procedures set forth in the St. Joseph's Physicians employee handbook
Perform duties and assist providers as part of the practice care team
Take part in daily team huddles and/or other periodic team meetings
Participate in quality improvement initiatives as part of the practice care team
Insure job functions align with office policies and procedures and patient-centered medical home standards
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested
Knowledge of practice management computer systems (maybe name system i.e. EPIC)
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team
Knowledge of general office machines and telephone system
Familiarity with identification of medical documents
Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities
Maintain high degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information
Detail oriented
High School diploma or equivalent
Experience in an office environment and/or health care setting helpful
Company
Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
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