HimalayasHimalayas logo
Kaiser PermanenteKP

Referral Specialist - On-call *Must be in Northwest Region (Portland)

Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit health plans and integrated health care providers, serving millions of members.

Kaiser Permanente

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 47k-61k USD

United States only

Stay safe on Himalayas

Never send money to companies. Jobs on Himalayas will never require payment from applicants.

Job Summary:
Supports data collection/interpretation by interpreting system configuration changes, inputting claims detail in claims databases, and developing a basic knowledge of KP systems. Enters, or updates standard referral data, sorts and maintaining referral requests and/or authorizations and assists with the completion of simple audit reports. Acts in compliance with KP policies by adhering to compliance protocols, obtaining basic information for team members on relevant compliance standards, regulatory policies, laws, or accreditation standards. Completes tasks asrequested to support strategic projects, supporting analysis on claims, and maintain performance data. Supports member identification/support processes as directed by collecting information for others and communicating with lead to understand resolutions that should be proposed to providers.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing information with coworkers and members. Listens to and addresses performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses, and takes action. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback. Responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome.
  • Completes routine work assignments by following procedures and policies and using data, and resources with oversight and management. Collaborates with others to address business problems; escalates issues or risks as appropriate; communicates progress and information. Adheres to established priorities, deadlines, and expectations. Identifies and speaks up for improvement opportunities.
  • Supports the payment of claims as directed by: learning to review claims to ensure that all expenditures are properly adjudicated and paid on time in accordance with contractual benefits under close guidance; and communicating with claims adjudicators and immediate manager to provide claims information (e.g. pay decisions, clinical determinations, referral matching) back to adjudicators on payment approval/denial, under close guidance.
  • Acts in compliance with KP policies by: adhering to policies and procedures which support compliance protocols; conducting a moderately complex review of work and providing feedback to ensure work is completed according to relevant documentation, policies, and processes related to referrals, authorization processes, utilization review; and utilizing basic knowledge of claims processing to identify relevant compliance standards, regulatory policies, laws, or accreditation standards that should be incorporated into compliance training.
  • Supports data collection/interpretation as directed by: interpreting system configuration changes under close guidance; inputting claims detail in claims databases across various regions, following close instruction; and following detailed instructions to maintain databases and use automated tools which improve workflow.
  • Supports member identification/support processes as directed by: collecting information on to equip others to respond to inquiries regarding claims-payment issues or provider disputes; and communicating with lead to understand resolutions that should be proposed to providers and members when addressing claims and benefits inquiries.
  • Supports improvements to operations and technology processes by: completing tasks as requested to support strategic projects designed to remediate issues for impacted groups and improve claims and referral operating efficiency; working with others to conduct analysis on claims, referral, or other system processes under close guidance of others; and supporting the maintenance of performance data related to strategic improvement projects, as requested.
  • Supports the intake and management of referral requests by: following detailed protocols to collect inpatient medical data (e.g., charts, records) from internal staff or clinicians, outside providers, and members used by others to determine coverage/benefits and make a referral; capturing, entering, or updating standard patient data information (e.g., admission, discharge, electronic medical record, demographic) in the referral system so that providers can ensure coordination of care; and assisting with the completion and submission of simple audit reports within appropriate time frames under close guidance from others to ensure referrals have been processed according to quality standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Core)
  • Ambiguity/Uncertainty Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Business Knowledge
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cross-Group Collaboration
  • Decision Making
  • Dependability
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support
  • Drives Results
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Health Care Industry
  • Influencing Others
  • Integrity
  • Learning Agility
  • Organizational Savvy
  • Problem Solving
  • Short- and Long-term Learning & Recall
  • Teamwork
  • Topic-Specific Communication
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent OR Minimum one (1) year experience working in a corporate or business office environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Kaiser Permanente Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 06:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Remote
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-NW-02|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: HILLSBORO REGIONAL CONTACT CTR - Appointment/Reception - 1008
Pay Range: $22.54 - $29.13 / hour Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente.
Travel: No
Remote: Work location is the remote workplace (from home) within KP authorized states. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

About the job

Apply before

Posted on

Job type

Temporary

Experience level

Salary

Salary: 47k-61k USD

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

About Kaiser Permanente

Learn more about Kaiser Permanente and their company culture.

View company profile

The story of Kaiser Permanente is one of American ingenuity born from necessity. It began not in a gleaming hospital, but in the dust and heat of the Mojave Desert in 1933, where a young surgeon named Dr. Sidney Garfield opened a small clinic to care for workers building the Colorado River Aqueduct. Faced with patients who couldn't afford fee-for-service care, Dr. Garfield, with the backing of industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, pioneered a revolutionary prepayment system—a nickel a day for comprehensive coverage. This radical idea transformed the clinic from a financial burden into a sustainable model of preventative care.

When World War II erupted, Henry Kaiser brought this model to the shipyards of Richmond, California, and Portland, Oregon, to keep his tens of thousands of workers healthy and productive. The 'Sidney Garfield & Associates' medical group provided care that was accessible, affordable, and integrated. When the war ended and the shipyards closed, the doctors and the public didn't want to see this successful experiment end. In 1945, the program was opened to the community, officially birthing Kaiser Permanente. Today, what started in a desert clinic has grown into the nation's largest nonprofit integrated health care organization, serving millions of members with a mission that remains unchanged: to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of its members and the communities it serves.

Employee benefits

Learn about the employee benefits and perks provided at Kaiser Permanente.

View benefits

Commuter Benefits

Pre-tax spending accounts for transit and parking expenses.

Wellness Programs

Resources and programs to support physical and mental well-being.

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) or similar savings plan with employer matching contributions.

Tuition Reimbursement

Financial support for continuing education and professional development.

View Kaiser Permanente's employee benefits
Claim this profileKaiser Permanente logoKP

Kaiser Permanente

View company profile

Similar remote jobs

Here are other jobs you might want to apply for.

View all remote jobs

2 remote jobs at Kaiser Permanente

Explore the variety of open remote roles at Kaiser Permanente, offering flexible work options across multiple disciplines and skill levels.

View all jobs at Kaiser Permanente

Remote companies like Kaiser Permanente

Find your next opportunity by exploring profiles of companies that are similar to Kaiser Permanente. Compare culture, benefits, and job openings on Himalayas.

View all companies

Find your dream job

Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!

Sign up
Himalayas profile for an example user named Frankie Sullivan