Referral Specialist

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system UChicago Medicine Care Network as a Referral Specialist at our Burr Ridge Access Center. This position is a flexible/remote opportunity.

The Referral Specialist manages all internal and external referrals across UChicago Medicines Ambulatory and outpatient footprint. The referral specialist is also responsible for supporting UChicago Medicines branded vanity lines for all ambulatorysites of care as well as the My Chart support line for patients and consumers. The Referral specialist works closely with stakeholders across the organization including Access Center Scheduling Clinic and Revenue Cycle operations. The Referral Specialist will ensure expeditious conversion of referrals to scheduled visits inclusive of initiating and securing financial clearance.

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers and maintains an exceptional level of personal attention to all patients referred to UChicago Medicine (UCM)

• Manages all assigned referral (internal and external) work queues

• Performs outreach to every assigned patient via telephone My Chart email and other electronic means in an attempt to complete schedule or care coordination of referrals

• Exhibits mastery of specialized Access Center processes including but not limited to questionnaires subgroups auto search radiology scheduling workflows pre-registration message templates and referral capture and insurance plan networks.

• Identifies and promotes other practices or services the patient may also need by closing engagement
  requests and scheduling any outstanding orders/referrals identified via CRM.

• Drives and supports the UCM revenue cycle by minimizing potential financial risk of patient accounts
  through insurance registration and financial clearance activities.

• Ensures patients account is financially secure

• Communicates out of pocket expense to the patient and makes an attempt to collect the identified out of pocket expense

• Answers all telephone calls for multiple queues and branded marketing lines across UCM

• Assesses the callers needs and responds with critical judgement and ensures appropriate resolution for the inquiry or issue; understands when to escalate calls

• Attempts to handle calls through a first call resolution inclusive of scheduling pre-registration and financial clearance.

• Works cooperatively in a team environment and supports a flexible structure to ensure success of the UCMAccess Center. Demonstrates adaptability in providing coverage for multiple queues for unexpected absences events or call volume variances

• Utilizes exemplary telephone etiquette to ensure we provide exceptional customer service

• Keeps up-to-date on UCM providers services and locations across the organization

• Scheduling all physician consults generated from the PHA practices and capturing the referral in network

• Answers all telephone calls for multiple queues and MyChart help lines across UCM

• Understands and becomes a subject matter expert with MyChart open and direct scheduling

• Provides MyChart password assistance

• Provides proxy access to parents/guardians of minor children

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two to three years of demonstrated hospital and patient accounts experience with extensive knowledge in third-party payor/regulatory agency requirements and general medical terminology
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience in basic computer software programs (Microsoft Word Excel and Out Look)
• Typing required (minimum 25-30 wpm)
• Ability to handle high volume of work in a busy contact center

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous epic experience

Position Details:

• • Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: Days (10:30a - 7:00p) Monday - Friday Rotating Saturdays
  • Work Location: Onsite - Burr Ridge Access Center
  • Unit/Department: Administration
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

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As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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