Patient Referral Specialist processes insurance pre-verification for hospital admissions or specialty service office visits.Gathers pertinent information from patients, insurance carriers, financial counselors, and other staff to confirm the patient's financial obligations for services.Being a Patient Referral Specialist acts as a liaison between hospitals, clinical staff, health plans, providers, and patients to process referrals.Verifies insurance coverage and obtains required authorizations.Resolves pre- certification, registration, and case-related issues.Documents referrals, communications, actions, and other data in an information system.Generates and distributes all applicable forms, notifications, and paperwork.