Referral Coordinator
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Foot & Ankle Specialists Belleharbour is seeking to hire a Full-Time Referral Coordinator in Suffolk, VA.
Job description
Position Hours: Monday-Friday, 8a – 430p, Dayshift. NO NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS or WEEKENDS!
Overview
Provides a direct link between patients, primary care providers, specialty providers, and insurance companies. Coordinates referral process from primary care providers as well as pre-authorization approvals for drugs and other services as ordered by provider.
Medical terminology preferred. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payers. One year of experience with insurance verification/referral processing preferred. Knowledge of EPIC preferred. Proficient in use of computers and excellent organizational skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Health Insurance Plans 1 year experience required
- Medical terminology preferred
- One year of experience with insurance verification/referral processing preferred
- Knowledge of EPIC preferred
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Proficient in use of computers
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.