LTD - Authorization Coordinator - Central Authorization Unit - P/T Days, 6 Month Appointment

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Position Summary: Incumbent is responsible for obtaining all necessary authorizations in accordance with established guidelines. Verifies eligibility, obtains benefit information, and generates letters for authorizations. Responds to Member Services and Call Center inquiries and resolves any identified authorization issues which arise. Utilizes a team based approach to delivering patient care services. This will a 6 month appointment.

Requirements

Previous experience with computer registration and registration scheduling system
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate general understanding of medical terminology
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Must be able to travel to off site physician practices
Minimum one (1) year recent experience (within past two (2) years) registering patients in a hospital or clinic, working as a Medical Assistant, or working in medical billing
General knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated experience using MS Office
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to interpret and understand various medical insurance plans and make accurate determinations regarding coverage
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Familiarity of Joint Commission standards
Experience with Epic
Demonstrated experience with authorization process and surgical scheduling
Bilingual skill in Spanish or Vietnamese or Chinese

Responsibilities

Obtaining all necessary authorizations in accordance with established guidelines
Verifying eligibility
Obtaining benefit information
Generating letters for authorizations
Responding to Member Services and Call Center inquiries
Resolving any identified authorization issues which arise
Utilizing a team based approach to delivering patient care services