Referral Specialist
UHS
Summary
Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence.
Job description
About South Texas Health System – Clinics
Providers with South Texas Health System (STHS) Clinics deliver high quality family medicine, health screenings and advanced specialized care to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS Clinics is committed to delivering quality healthcare and service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Scheduling referrals for patients and providers
- Pre-authorizing and pre-certifying tests/procedures
- Scheduling other tests with facilities at the request of providers and/or staff
- Communicating effectively with patients, clinics, and hospitals
- Reviewing clinical data to report medical necessity to insurance companies
- Performing all work in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the practice
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must maintain CPR certification
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience required
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, and other office procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customers and personal services
- EMR Experience
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must maintain CPR certification
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience required
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, and other office procedures and terminology
- Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customers and personal services
- EMR Experience
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition savings
- Career development opportunities
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.