Referral Specialist

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Epic Systems, Financial Services, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Insurance, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Telephone Skills, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
12 days ago

Referral Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: May 26 2026
  • Connect Care Clinic
  • State of New York
  • TH Staff Assistant 2, NSSL1
  • 89408
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

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Job Summary:

The Referral Specialist will manage all outgoing and incoming/internal referrals from inside and outside of Upstate. Responsible for obtaining and managing any necessary prior authorizations for all outgoing referrals. Will communicate with ordering providers for any additional information or peer-to-peer reviews as required by insurance. Will process referrals and verify all necessary requirements are completed before scheduling. Document and scan all communication with referral offices and communication with the patient. Will also work closely with ambulatory offices and assist them in finding all necessary medical records. The referral specialist will answer calls and e-mail correspondents about pending/ready to schedule referrals with the referring providers. Accepts assignments to other areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate''s degree and two (2) years relevant patient financial/insurance services experience in a healthcare related setting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Working knowledge of medical terminology, medical billing/insurance requirements, familiarity with medical coding, and excellent written/oral communication skills required. Computer skills and keyboarding are necessary. Ability to maintain good public relations with patients, visitors, co-workers and other individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of computer systems such as Epic, Word and Outlook preferred.

Work Days:

Mon-Fri 12-8:30 rotating weekends and holidays based on operational need

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

About the Company

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SUNY Upstate Medical University