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JOB DETAILS

REFERRAL SPECIALIST

CompanyNorthside Hospital Inc.
LocationSandy Springs
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 11, 2026
About The Company
Northside Hospital — a certified Great Place To Work® — is one of Georgia’s top health systems. We have acute-care hospitals in Atlanta, Canton, Cumming, Duluth and Lawrenceville and hundreds of outpatient locations across the state. Northside Hospital leads the U.S. in newborn deliveries and is among the state’s top providers of cancer care, sports medicine, cardiovascular and surgical services.
About the Role

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduling functions as designated by practice. Coordinates incoming and outgoing referrals for office visits and diagnostic testing. Obtains insurance authorization prior to visit. Requires general knowledge of specified procedures, insurance authorizations, and other related functions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

  • Two years of previous medical related scheduling experience
  • Ability to type 30 WPM
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology

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    PREFERRED

  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of a computerized scheduling system
  • Three years of previous medical related scheduling experience
  • Demonstrated organizational and communication/customer service skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in utilization of computer application
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals in all levels of
  • Ability to work independently.

    • Work Hours (EX:7AM-7PM):

    8am-4:30pm
    Key Skills
    Medical schedulingInsurance authorizationMedical terminologyComputerized scheduling systemsData entryCustomer serviceCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTyping
    Categories
    HealthcareAdministrativeCustomer Service & Support
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Referral Specialist coordinates incoming and outgoing patient referrals for office visits and diagnostic testing. They are responsible for performing scheduling functions and obtaining necessary insurance authorizations prior to patient visits.
    📋Job Type
    other
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    17354
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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