How much does a Senior Patient Referral Specialist make in Reno, NV? The average Senior Patient Referral Specialist salary in Reno, NV is $56,837 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $53,007 and $62,146. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Senior Patient Referral Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Patient Referral Specialist Salary $49,520 Reno,NV May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Patient Referral Specialist Salary $53,007 Reno,NV May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Patient Referral Specialist Salary $56,837 Reno,NV May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Patient Referral Specialist Salary $62,146 Reno,NV May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Patient Referral Specialist Salary $66,979 Reno,NV May 28, 2024
25% $53,007 10% $49,520 90% $66,979 75% $62,146 $56,837 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Job Description for Senior Patient Referral Specialist

Senior 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 Senior 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 when necessary. Additionally, Senior Patient Referral Specialist documents referrals, communications, actions, and other data in an information management system. Generates and distributes all applicable forms, notifications, and paperwork. Researches and resolves pre-certification, registration, and case-related issues. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Senior Patient Referral Specialist works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Senior Patient Referral Specialist typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for Senior Patient Referral Specialist.

Salary.com job board provides millions of Senior Patient Referral Specialist information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see Senior Patient Referral Specialist job openings or enter a new job title here.

Job Openings for Senior Patient Referral Specialist in Reno, NV

Career Path for Senior Patient Referral Specialist

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Senior Patient Referral Specialist, the upper level is Admitting Supervisor and then progresses to Admitting Manager.

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Senior Patient Referral Specialist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Senior Patient Referral Specialist, the highest Senior Patient Referral Specialist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Senior Patient Referral Specialist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Senior Patient Referral Specialist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Senior Patient Referral Specialist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Senior Patient Referral Specialist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
53007
62146
56837

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
54282
65177
58345
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Patient Referral Specialist in Reno, NV. The base salary for Senior Patient Referral Specialist ranges from $53,007 to $62,146 with the average base salary of $56,837. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,282 to $65,177 with the average total cash compensation of $58,345.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

53007
62146

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Reno, Nevada

Senior Patient Referral Specialist Salary in popular cities: Las VegasHendersonNorth Las Vegas

Skills associated with Senior Patient Referral Specialist: HIPAA Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Record Keeping, Service Coordination ...More