<p>We are looking for a Referral Coordinator to support a busy healthcare team in Oakland, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who understands referral workflows, communicates effectively with patients and providers, and can keep documentation organized in a fast-paced setting. The role requires strong front office capability, working knowledge of medical terminology, and at least 1 year of relevant experience in insurance referral coordination.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate incoming and outgoing referral requests by gathering required clinical and insurance information and routing cases to the appropriate providers or departments.</p><p>• Verify coverage details, authorization needs, and referral eligibility to help ensure timely access to care and reduce processing delays.</p><p>• Communicate with patients, physicians, specialists, and insurance representatives to provide updates, obtain missing documentation, and resolve referral-related issues.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records within designated systems, ensuring referral status, approvals, denials, and follow-up actions are documented clearly.</p><p>• Support front office operations by assisting with scheduling-related coordination, patient inquiries, and general administrative tasks connected to referral activity.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding requests and follow up proactively to keep cases moving and meet service expectations.</p><p>• Review referral documentation for completeness and escalate complex cases or payer concerns when additional guidance is needed.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested please apply today and call us at (510) 470-7450</p>