Referral Coordinator

Cardinal Health

. Processing and tracking patient referrals .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLa Jolla • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing patient referrals, managing provider schedules, and ensuring accurate completion of referral paperwork. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with healthcare staff and addressing patient inquiries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Referral ProcessingMedical Office ExperienceInsurance VerificationCustomer Service ExperienceAppointment Scheduling

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Hard Skills

Referral TrackingPatient Record MaintenanceReferral Paperwork CompletionPatient Information CommunicationAppointment Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePatient CareReferral Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing and tracking patient referrals
Communicating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to obtain necessary patient information
Ensuring all referral paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner
Verifying patient insurance coverage for the referred services
Scheduling patient appointments with specialist providers
Answering patient inquiries regarding the referral process
Maintaining updated records of patient referrals and outcomes
Managing providers' schedules and appointments

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of experience, preferred
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
Medical Office experience with dealing with referrals required
Customer service experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs