Referral Coordinator

Referral / Authorization Coordinator

Location: Fort Lauderdale & Boynton Beach, Florida
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $20-$30/hour DOE

Experienced Referral / Authorization Coordinator to support a growing surgical and specialty care practice in South Florida. This position plays a critical role in ensuring timely authorizations, insurance verification, and coordination of patient care services within a fast-paced clinical environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with prior authorizations, referrals, insurance payers, and medical office workflows while maintaining strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Position Highlights

• Competitive compensation: $20-$30/hour DOE
• Full-time opportunity
• Flexible schedule-Hybrid opportunity
• Locations in Fort Lauderdale
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Opportunity for long-term advancement within the organization
• Fast-paced surgical/specialty practice setting

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and manage prior authorizations and referrals for procedures, imaging, medications, and specialty services
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits
• Submit authorization requests and supporting clinical documentation
• Track authorization approvals, denials, and appeals
• Communicate effectively with providers, patients, schedulers, and insurance payers
• Maintain accurate documentation within EHR systems and payer portals
• Support revenue cycle and patient care coordination processes
• Ensure compliance with payer policies and HIPAA guidelines

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in:
• Prior Authorizations
• Referral Coordination
• Medical Billing
• Patient Access
• Insurance Verification
• Experience with commercial payers, Medicare, and Medicaid preferred
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and medical terminology preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience within a surgical or specialty practice environment preferred
• Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following settings are encouraged to apply:

• Plastic Surgery
• Surgical Practices
• Specialty Clinics
• Hospital-Based Outpatient Services
• Multi-Specialty Practices

If you may have interest in learning more, please forward your CV for a confidential discussion. Liliana@emergency-solutions.org

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person