• Referral Coordinator

    PeaceHealth (Springfield, OR)


    Description

    Referral Coordinator

    Full Time | 1.00 FTE | Day Shift

    Sacred Heart Medical Center – Eugene, OR

    **Hourly Range:** $24.99 – $33.73 (DOE)

     

    PeaceHealth is seeking a **Referral Coordinator** to join our dedicated team at **Sacred Heart Medical Center** . In this full-time, onsite role, you’ll provide critical support in coordinating referrals, processing referral, securing insurance authorizations, and ensuring patients receive the care they need.

     

    **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (occasional weekend coverage may be required).

    What You’ll Do:

    + Manage referrals (includes registration process in EMR), notifications, and insurance pre-authorization requests.

    + Obtain and track reauthorizations to ensure ongoing patient care coverage.

    + Communicate with patients, physicians, specialists, insurance companies, and referral sources to coordinate services.

    + Ensure compliance with insurance carrier and Medicare documentation requirements.

    + Collaborate with billing staff and third-party payors to confirm coverage.

    + Support care teams with accurate documentation, filing, and clerical support.

    Qualifications:

    + Minimum 3 years’ experience working with insurance in a medical-related field (required).

    + Business coursework or two years of college preferred.

    + Preferred: Certification/licensure as a Medical Assistant (CMA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN – Oregon), or Registered Nurse (RN).

    + Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

     

    Why PeaceHealth?

     

    At PeaceHealth, we are committed to caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As a Referral Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in connecting patients with the services they need, supporting both their care and our mission of healing.

     

    This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Multiple openings may be filled from this posting.

     

    Join us and help ensure patients have seamless access to the care they deserve.

     

    **Apply today** to bring your expertise to a compassionate, mission-driven team at PeaceHealth.

     

    PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

     

    See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

     

    For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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