What are the responsibilities and job description for the Referral Specialist position at Florida Sleep Solutions Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
The Referral Specialist provides services for all sleep center patients in order to improve coordination of care and testing and increase treatment compliance in an effort to maximize the overall patient care experience. The specialist reviews and enters referrals from providers. Ensures accurate data entry and completion of authorization data from customer information, medical records, and referral / authorization forms. Assists in pre-registration activities, to ensure the correct Primary Care Providers and insurance authorization are in place prior to the patient's appointments. Assists with urgent processing of patient's medical records.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and respond to referral requests
- Takes appropriate measures to comply with HIPAA regulations to protect privacy of patient information.
- Documents insurance activities on the patient account to assist in problem resolution within electronic system.
- Competent with specific clinical assessment using standardized diagnostic tools (e.g., Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index).
- Collect, analyze and integrate patient information.
- Confirm insurance verification / authorization requirements and patient financial responsibility.
- Utilize electronic medical records programs.
- Maintain accurate, pertinent, accessible, confidential and secure patient records in accordance with privacy and security standards.
- Assure patient records contain documentation of all patient interactions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Company Description
Florida Sleep Solutions, Inc is a comprehensive clinical facility diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of sleep / wake disorders. Our centers for Sleep Disorder Services are located in central and north Florida and designed to meet our important goal of providing the highest standard of medical care in a comfortable environment for the patients.
We can assist with providing a diagnosis for all sleep problems such as sleep apnea, excessive sleepiness, insomnia, sleeplessness, snoring, parasomnia, restless leg syndrome and many more. We are also a licensed and accredited Home Medical Equipment Provider. We are fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
Company Description
Florida Sleep Solutions, Inc is a comprehensive clinical facility diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of sleep / wake disorders. Our centers for Sleep Disorder Services are located in central and north Florida and designed to meet our important goal of providing the highest standard of medical care in a comfortable environment for the patients. We can assist with providing a diagnosis for all sleep problems such as sleep apnea, excessive sleepiness, insomnia, sleeplessness, snoring, parasomnia, restless leg syndrome and many more. We are also a licensed and accredited Home Medical Equipment Provider. We are fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).