Referral Program Coordinator

Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Referral Operations Referral Program Coordinator in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: • Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. With a focus on people and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent delivers care through a system of 30 acute care hospitals, 24,000+ team members, and more than 280 sites of care with over 1,800 affiliated providers across six states. Responsibilities • This position is responsible for processing internal, incoming, and external referrals for Ambulatory services, procedures, and medications. • The Referral Coordinator will obtain prior authorizations, schedule patients, work inbound and outbound phone calls, and communicate with patients via on-line chat. • Will consider highly qualified applicants for hybrid or remote positions. Qualifications Job Requirements • Minimum: High School Diploma; GED. • Two or more years of experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR). Preferred Job Requirements • Certified Medical Assistant. • This position is responsible for processing internal, incoming, and external referrals for Ambulatory services, procedures, and medications. • The Referral Coordinator will obtain prior authorizations, schedule patients, work inbound and outbound phone calls, and communicate with patients via on-line chat. • Will consider highly qualified applicants for hybrid or remote positions. Job Requirements • Minimum: High School Diploma; GED. • Two or more years of experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR). Preferred Job Requirements • Certified Medical Assistant.