Patient Referral Coordinator Jobs

Teladoc Health is a global, whole person care company made up of a diverse community of people dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience. As an employee, you’re empowered to show up every day as your most authentic self and be a part of something bigger – thriving both personally and professionally. Together, let’s empower people everywhere to live their healthiest lives.
Summary of Position:
Teladoc Health is transforming how people access and experience healthcare. Recognized as the world leader in virtual care, we are partnering with over a thousand clients to serve hundreds of thousands (soon millions!) of people living with chronic conditions every day. Teladoc Health offers a whole person virtual care platform that empowers all people everywhere to live their healthiest lives by transforming the healthcare experience, from acute and primary care to chronic care, mental health, and specialty care. Our team of data scientists aggregate and interpret substantial amounts of health data and information to create actionable, personalized, and timely health signals for our members. This approach delivers better clinical and financial outcomes while creating a different and better healthcare experience for people everywhere.
The Patient Referral Coordinator will be the system navigator and point of contact to assist members with telehealth case management and ensure referrals are properly sourced and processed accurately, with a focus on customer service. In this role, the Patient Referral Coordinator will interact directly with members, clinical staff, insurance, and medical office personnel to verify approval requirements are met and to provide support addressing health insurance issues that may arise.
Responsibilities:

• Identify and escalate complicated or difficult requests to clinical staff to ensure high quality results
• Complete prior authorization and pre-authorization requests in multiple internal and external systems
• Ensure that each members' request is completed accurately and fulfilled in a timely manner
• Research and manage case requests independently and collaboratively
• Effectively manage special projects and other duties as assigned
• Perform all pertinent quality checks and investigations
• Search the Teladoc Health database and other tools to provide a list of physicians appropriate to each members' clinical condition, geographic location, and preferences that are in network and considered high quality
• Deliver on the Teladoc Health Corporate Values
• Act as internal resource to locate physicians other service processes

Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications Required for Position:

• Prior Referral Coordinator experience preferred
• Effective time management skills
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Critical thinking ability
• Attention to detail
• ICD 10 coding certification preferred
• Post-secondary diploma/degree preferred
• High school degree or equivalent required
• 1-3 years’ experience in a clinical environment required
• Medical terminology and coding requirements proficiency
• Proficient in technology including software programs such as Microsoft Office, Insurer sites and EMR’s
• Excellent written and verbal communication

The base salary range for this position is $24/hr - 27/hr . In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) listed here: Teladoc Health Benefits 202 3 . Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications. This information is applicable for all full-time positions.
Why Join Teladoc Health?
A New Category in Healthcare: Teladoc Health is transforming the healthcare experience and empowering people everywhere to live healthier lives.
Our Work Truly Matters: Recognized as the world leader in whole-person virtual care, Teladoc Health uses proprietary health signals and personalized interactions to drive better health outcomes across the full continuum of care, at every stage in a person’s health journey.
Make an Impact: In more than 175 countries and ranked Best in KLAS for Virtual Care Platforms in 2020, Teladoc Health leverages more than a decade of expertise and data-driven insights to meet the growing virtual care needs of consumers and healthcare professionals.
Focus on PEOPLE: Teladoc Health has been recognized as a top employer by numerous media and professional organizations. Talented, passionate individuals make the difference, in this fast-moving, collaborative, and inspiring environment.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Teladoc Health we believe that personal and professional diversity is the key to innovation. We hire based solely on your strengths and qualifications, and the way in which those strengths can directly contribute to your success in your new position.
Growth and Innovation: We’ve already made healthcare yet remain on the threshold of very big things. Come grow with us and support our mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of our Members.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status or pregnancy.
Teladoc Health respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. In furtherance of your employment relationship with Teladoc Health, we collect personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Personal information is defined as: Any information or set of information relating to you, including (a) all information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, and (b) all information that any applicable law treats as personal information. Teladoc Health’s Notice of Privacy Practices for U.S. Employees’ Personal information is available at this link.