Patient Authorization and Referral Representative - Sports Medicine

2 months ago
United StatesFull TimeSports Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Patient Authorization and Referral Representative - Sports Medicine at Providence in United States. Benefits: 401k, health benefits, PTO.

Key Responsibilities

  • Why Join Providence?

Requirements

  • Required Qualifications:
  • Appropriate education in coding and medical terminology or equivalent education/experience
  • Medical billing experience is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Capture defined referral information from Swedish Physician Division providers to specialists and facilities. Verify eligibility and benefits for risk patients.

Key Skills

Patient AuthorizationReferral ManagementMedical BillingCodingMedical TerminologyEligibility VerificationCommunicationCustomer Service

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Authorization and Referral Representative - Sports Medicine at Providence a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Sports Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Sports Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Sports Medicine position at Providence is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Authorization, Referral Management, Medical Billing, Coding, Medical Terminology, Eligibility Verification, Communication, Customer Service. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Sports Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The representative will capture referral information from providers to specialists and facilities and verify eligibility and benefits for risk patients. This role is essential in ensuring smooth patient transitions and care coordination.

Benefits package: Health Care Benefits, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Time Off Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, Well-Being Resources, Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Sports Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
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Benefits & Perks

Health Care Benefits
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Time Off Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Well-Being Resources
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

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