Coordinator-Auth Pediatrics

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

1d

About The Position

The Coordinator-Ped Front Office clears and obtains authorizations
and insurance verifications for all services and patient financial
classifications. Monitors authorizations process for all patient procedures and
ancillary services. Serves as the liaison between FPBO, Central Authorization,
physicians, outside medical groups (OMG), insurance carriers, patients, and all
departments for office visits, in-patient and out-patient services. Performs
other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Minimum one year
of Epic system experience preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must have two years' current working knowledge of all insurance types and their guidelines, including the ability to read and interpret EOB's
• Working knowledge of current ICD and CPT coding systems required
• Able to keyboard 40 wpm
• Able to use a computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position
• Able to work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction
• Able to think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position
• Requires reliable transportation for travel to off-site clinics if needed

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of Epic system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• clears and obtains authorizations and insurance verifications for all services and patient financial classifications
• Monitors authorizations process for all patient procedures and ancillary services
• Serves as the liaison between FPBO, Central Authorization, physicians, outside medical groups (OMG), insurance carriers, patients, and all departments for office visits, in-patient and out-patient services
• Performs other duties as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees