# Bilingual Referral & Authorization Coordinator - Cardiology

> Staffing for Doctors · Nicaragua (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-03

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Prior Authorization

## Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven **Bilingual Referral & Authorization Coordinator** to support a high-volume **Cardiology** practice. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of hands-on U.S. healthcare experience across the full referral lifecycle, possessing fluent English/Spanish communication skills and deep knowledge of insurance eligibility verification and prior authorization processes for specialist office visits.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Full Referral Lifecycle Management:** Take full ownership of referral intake, clinical documentation gathering, processing, tracking to completion, and closing within **Epic EMR**.

**Workqueue Management:** Daily monitoring and efficient management of **Epic referral and authorization workqueues** to prevent care delays.

**Bilingual Patient & Provider Coordination:** Communicate fluently in both English and Spanish with patients, referring provider offices, and insurance carriers to clarify details and resolve authorization roadblocks.

**Insurance & Eligibility Verification:** Verify patient coverage, plan benefits, and navigate complex HMO/PPO payer guidelines.

**Prior Authorizations:** Secure timely prior authorizations specifically for specialty office visits and outpatient consults.

**Documentation & Follow-Up:** Maintain meticulous, accurate status notes and patient records in Epic to maintain high-volume compliance and transparency.

## Requirements

**EMR Requirement:** Proficiency using **Epic EMR** (preferably experience handling Epic referral/authorization workqueues).

**Language:** Fully bilingual in **English and Spanish** (written and verbal fluency required).

**Experience:** Minimum of 2+ years dedicated to Referral Coordination and/or Prior Authorization within a U.S.-based medical practice.

**Specialist Focus:** Proven experience handling office visit authorizations and end-to-end referral workflows (this is a dedicated specialist role, not a general front-desk position).

**Payer Knowledge:** Thorough understanding of U.S. insurance carriers (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial HMO/PPO plans) and authorization requirements.

**Skills:** Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage a high-volume workload.

**Please note that this is a full-time contractor position (40 hours per week) with a starting pay rate of $6 per hour depending on skill set and experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time.**

## Apply

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