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Patient Services Intermediate/Referral Coordinator

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

To obtain referrals, authorizations, pre-certifications and benefit level verification from third parties for Michigan Medicine Radiology services. Facilitate communication between referring physicians, external health care providers and patients seeking access to UMHS Radiology services.

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

+ Obtain, process, and track insurance referrals and authorizations for outpatient procedures rendered in the Department of Radiology.

+ Provide information, service and support to referring physicians, consumers, UMHS staff and faculty, and other healthcare professionals.

+ Utilize superior telephone techniques, customer service etiquette, and customer recovery skills to meet the individual needs of UMHS customers.

+ Maintain security of all databases and confidential personnel and patient information.

+ Manage daily work queues and MiChart schedules to identify daily services that need approval.

+ Responsible for maintaining a large scope of knowledge regarding insurance plans and requirements in an ever-changing environment.

+ Ability to be successful prioritizing workload in a high-volume area.

+ Ability to respond to patient and customer questions comprehensively and in a timely manner.

+ Serve as a resource for staff and physicians and act as a liaison between the physicians, collection specialists, and patients in the referral process. This includes field and respond to patient inquiries regarding their authorization and/or referral.

Required Qualifications*

+ Follow Radiology Gold Standard Customer Service guidelines consistently.

+ Adhere to high standards of teamwork by demonstrating adaptability, flexibility, and consistently sharing information and resources with others.

+ Ability to work independently in an ever-changing and potentially stressful environment.

+ Demonstrate dependability, initiative and ability to accept direction.

+ Ability to spell correctly and use proper grammar.

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills.

+ Ability to prioritize workload.

+ Demonstrate ability to complete multiple tasks independently.

+ Ability to manage stress effectively.

+ Attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a very busy setting.

+ Reasonable experience in a hospital business office, private practice, insurance office or related setting is necessary.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

+ Proven experience multitasking.

+ Excellent attendance record.

+ High School diploma or equivalent.

+ 3 years of experience in customer service setting.

+ Basic computer literacy with typing accuracy and speed.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Working knowledge of MiChart.

+ Understanding of medical terminology.

+ Current knowledge of third-party payer rules and authorization process.

+ Associate degree or equivalent work experience.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, Days 40 hours

Work Locations

North Campus Administrative Complex (NCAC)

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

266349

Working Title

Patient Services Intermediate/Referral Coordinator

Job Title

Patient Services Intermediate

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Mobile/Remote

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Radiology Admin

Posting Begin/End Date

7/18/2025 - 8/01/2025

Salary

$43,680.00 - $56,014.40

Career Interest

Radiology

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