E-Referral Specialist Home Health
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Shift/Availability requirements: This is a full time position scheduled 40 hours, 5 days a week for 8 hour shifts. Days of availability are Tuesday-Saturday. Hours of availability are either 8:30am-5:30pm EST or 9am-6pm EST. Available to work 2 holidays a year. As an E-Referral Specialist you will report to the E-Referral Supervisor. You will be an important part of the referral process as this role is the initial contact point for the client or referral source to promote the continuity of care. You will be responsible for data collection and documentation, compliance, and follow up on the initial referral process and decision. Essential Functions you will be responsible for: Monitor multiple e-referral systems to identify new referrals and manage alerts and notifications. Monitor email for request to pull referrals from all applicable referral systems. Perform follow-up and manage all related communication. Scan documentation to determine patient eligibility for services (service area, orders, insurance, etc.) Help with authorizations. Monitor status of all referrals received, follow up with each throughout process, reports on status weekly. Communicate with branch, sales, leadership by email or phone for status updates and referral decisions. Daily management of ERST log with all referrals and ROCs decisions. Maintain acceptable productivity level, as determined by work assignment and departmental standards. Comply with and follow all regulatory compliance areas, policies & procedures, and company best practices. Use your skills to make an impact Required Experience: High School Diploma or its equivalent Can type a minimum of 40 wpm Comprehend and apply principles of basic math while analyzing data and generating reports Good logical thinking and decision-making skills Can follow strict timelines Communication with all levels of management Can work with multiple screens/systems ensuring attention to detail Time management skills and can work in a fast-paced environment Must read, write and speak fluent English Must have good and regular attendance Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Preferred Experience: Patient referral and insurance verification experience Minimum 1 year customer service or other healthcare related experience; preference working in a home health environment Knowledge of the issues related to the delivery of home health services Working knowledge of Medicare enrollment and guidelines governing home health agencies Associates degree Additional Information: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees will be provided with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $40,000 - $52,300 per year Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 03-13-2026 About us About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives. About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one. ? Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options
