**45345BR**
**Extended Job Title:**

Patient Referral Coordinator

**Org Level 1:**

Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso

**Position Description:**

Serve as a liaison between insurance and healthcare providers to ensure the timely coordination, and accurate processing, of patient referrals required for medical specialty visits.

**Requisition ID:**

45345BR

**Travel Required:**

Up to 25%

**Major/Essential Functions:**

+ Prioritize referrals by following and applying standard policies, procedures and practices.
+ Employ multiple tracking mechanisms to ensure all referral approvals have been received, and the patient receives their appointment in a timely manner.
+ Ensure patients are always cleared for their appointment prior to their arrival.
+ Enter progress notes and other pertinent information into the electronic health record (EHR) based on application of departmental practices,...