Connect patients to the care they need, when they need it most. As a Referral Specialist at Guthrie, you'll play a vital role in helping patients navigate their healthcare journey by coordinating referrals, facilitating access to specialty services, and ensuring seamless communication between providers, patients, and care teams. Your attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service will help remove barriers to care and create a smoother experience for every patient we serve .
Why Choose Guthrie: Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan – Plan for your future with Fidelity investment options Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for personal and professional well-being PTO starts Day 1 Friendly, Inclusive Work Family – Be part of a team that feels like home Recognized as a Top Healthcare Employer: Guthrie is consistently recognized for its strong workplace culture and commitment to caregiver well‑being, including: Best Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025, 2026 - Newsweek America's Best-In-State Employers (PA) 2025 - Forbes America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 - Forbes America's Best Employers for Women 2025 – Forbes Schedule & Coverage: Full Time, Day Shift
Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely completion of referrals. Provides support to operational and billing departments regarding referral requirements and processes. Investigates proactively and retroactively scheduled appointments.
Identifies incorrect and/or missing information and communicates with the responsible party. Education, License & Cert: Minimum of GED/High School diploma required; prefer Associates degree.
Strong organizational skills and customer service skills are a must. Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions. Prior insurance carrier terminology experience is helpful.
1. Coordinate referral submission and retrieval via EPIC and other electronic systems as well as the internet. 2. Check scheduled appointments for required referral numbers and if missing, takes corrective action and notifies the appropriate person. 3.
Provides training as assigned in all aspects of referral requirements and completion to appropriate new and existing employees. 4. Promptly reports payer system and or referral issues to lead and/or Supervisor. 5. Answers phone calls and correspondence proving requested information for appropriate follow up. 6.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skill for both internal and external customers. 7. Maintains strict confidentiality related to patient health information in accordance with HIPAA compliance. Other Duties: 1.
Assists with and completes projects and other duties as assigned. The pay range for this position is $17.00-$22.82/hr. based on experience. #LI-MD1
Full time · Day shift