Referral Coordinator - Cardiology

Location

Cardiology
10815 W McDowell Rd
#202
Avondale, AZ 85392, USA

Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician‑led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high‑quality, innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground‑breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.

• Complete authorizations and referrals for services, including appointments and procedures
• Review patient’s medical history and insurance coverage for approval
• Contact referring physicians for additional information as needed
• Input new patient information and update information in our system
• Monitor schedule for potential issues
• Assist with other clerical tasks as needed
• Initiate prior authorization for cardiac procedures and testing, and outpatient procedures
• Obtain prior authorization for procedures and testing in the office and the hospital
• Understand and explain benefits, copays, coinsurances and deductibles to patients
• Schedule patients for testing
• Document prior authorization and insurance verification notes in EMR
• Communicate with providers related to documentation for orders
• Collaborate with all IMS departments as needed
• Answer telephones and team messages from other departments

• 2 years experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Knowledge of ICD, CPT codes, and insurance carriers claim requirements
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and communication skills

• High School Diploma or GED

You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.

* IMS is a tobacco‑free work environment

IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.