REFERRAL COORDINATOR
Company: Olympic Internal Medicine
Location: Bremerton
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
REFERRAL COORDINATOR Olympic Internal Medicine, Inc., P.S. Job
Highlights: Olympic Internal Medicine, Inc., P.S. is looking for a
Medical Referral Coordinator for our membership-based Internal
Medicine Practice. We are seeking a well-rounded referral
coordinator with experience to join our team. Applicants must have
1-2 years’ experience as a medical referral coordinator. Experience
in a primary care clinic is ideal, and applicants should have a
clear understanding of medical terminology and health insurance
prior authorizations. This position requires multi-tasking ability,
being able to work well in a fast-paced environment, and complete
understanding of HIPAA laws as they apply to the medical office.
Applicants should have strong verbal and written communication
skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team,
possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, time
management and organizational skills, including being punctual,
responsive, and efficient. Candidates must perform their job duties
with professionalism and good judgement. We are open Monday-Friday,
no evenings, or weekends. If you are interested in joining a
teamwork spirited environment, in a private practice setting, with
excellent wages and benefits please send over a cover letter and
resume today! Job description: The Patient Referral Specialist is
responsible for managing and tracking all referrals made by Olympic
Internal Medicine providers to other health care providers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Process all referral
requests in a timely manner. • Communicate approval or denial of
referral to patients and providers. • Receive and respond to daily
phone calls regarding referrals. • Track all referrals ordered by
Olympic Internal Medicine providers to specialists and/or
facilities. • Provide referral and benefit information to medical
staff to ensure efficiency and appropriateness of referral
requests. • Work with members and providers on benefit
clarification and prior authorizations. • Support patients and
providers with obtaining the necessary documents and prior
authorizations required to complete the referral. • Act as a
liaison to health plans; providing customer service to patients and
providers with referral or insurance related questions and address
complaints and other issues as needed. • Assist with resolving
referral processing. • Maintain accurate and thorough
documentation. • Demonstrate solid communication to patients,
providers, and team members for effective and efficient patient
care. • Assist the lead by researching current referral protocols.
Required Certifications & Qualifications: • High School Diploma or
equivalent: Required • One (1) year of insurance authorization:
Required • One (1) year of customer service experience (preferred)
• One (1) year of billing experience (preferred) • Familiarity with
local resources (preferred) Knowledge: Medical referral
coordinators should have knowledge in • Healthcare field and
primary care • Medical terminology • Medical insurance billing •
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation • HIPAA Laws • Knowledge of
electronic health records (AthenaPractice, Epic, Epiccare, etc…)
Job Type: Full-time Salary Range: $21-$25 per hour Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, and Life Insurance. 401(k) Profit
Sharing Plan recblid 5k2t5jqsscrh3j52r8k1bgurveleq8
Keywords: Olympic Internal Medicine, Seattle , REFERRAL COORDINATOR, Administration, Clerical , Bremerton, Washington
