About this role
A Referral Specialist – Practice Based role at AdventHealth is open at the TM University Professional Center in Tampa, Florida.
### What you'll do
- Process and maintain referral orders, ensuring all orders meet insurance authorization requirements
- Schedule procedures and assist patients with referral-related questions via phone and written communication
- Sort and manage authorizations and denials; monitor voicemail and faxes to maintain referral integrity
- Communicate with patients, physicians, and external providers to coordinate care transitions
- Apply ICD-9/10 and CPT-4 coding knowledge to verify order accuracy and insurance compliance
- Collaborate across department boundaries to support a team-based care environment
### What we're looking for
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- 1+ years of ICD-9/10 and CPT-4 coding experience (preferred)
- Prior administrative, clerical, healthcare, call center, or physician office billing/scheduling experience (preferred)
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Knowledge of medical terminology and patient database systems
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to manage difficult or emotional situations professionally
### What's included
- Pay range: $16.63–$26.60/hour ($34,590–$55,328 annualized)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from day one
- Paid time off from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
- Whole-person well-being and mental health resources
### About the practice
AdventHealth is a faith-based, not-for-profit health system operating hospitals and outpatient facilities across multiple states. The TM University Professional Center in Tampa supports a multi-specialty ambulatory environment serving a diverse patient population. The system emphasizes whole-person care integrating physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.