Tasks and Duties

• Referral coordinators are required to manage clinic slot availability, respond to voice-mails and messages, obtain insurance authorization for appointments and perform general office tasks such as answering phones, sending faxes and sending emails.
  
  

Qualifications and Training

• Referral coordinators should have experience in booking appointments in the health care field. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license is required as well as at least one year of experience in the medical or health insurance field.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Referral coordinators should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure and time management skills. Referral coordinators should also be self-motivated and committed to achieving the best results.
  
  

Salary

• Referral coordinators can make anywhere from $26,244 to $33,548 as of 2010, according to PayScale. However, salaries can vary depending on the industry, size of the company, educational experience and professional experience.
  
  

Work Environment

• The work environment is normally in a medical office or health clinic. Referral coordinators should have interpersonal skills because working with patients and communicating to other staff is a normal part of the work day. Referral coordinators may be required to sit for long periods of time.