Bilingual Referral & Authorization Coordinator – Cardiology

Posted 9hrs ago

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Bilingual Referral & Authorization Coordinator managing Epic workflows for cardiology practices. Verifying insurance eligibility and securing specialty-visit authorizations for U.S. healthcare patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full referral lifecycle, including intake, clinical documentation gathering, processing, tracking to completion, and closing in Epic EMR
  • Monitor and efficiently manage Epic referral and authorization workqueues daily to prevent care delays
  • Communicate fluently in English and Spanish with patients, referring provider offices, and insurance carriers
  • Clarify details and resolve authorization roadblocks
  • Verify patient coverage and plan benefits
  • Navigate complex HMO/PPO payer guidelines
  • Secure timely prior authorizations for specialty office visits and outpatient consults
  • Maintain accurate status notes and patient records in Epic for high-volume compliance and transparency

Requirements:

  • Proficiency using Epic EMR, preferably experience handling Epic referral/authorization workqueues
  • Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with written and verbal fluency required
  • Minimum of 2+ years dedicated to Referral Coordination and/or Prior Authorization within a U.S.-based medical practice
  • Proven experience handling office visit authorizations and end-to-end referral workflows
  • Thorough understanding of U.S. insurance carriers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial HMO/PPO plans, and authorization requirements
  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Ability to independently manage a high-volume workload
  • Full-time contractor position, 40 hours per week
  • Availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time