Health Services Authorization Coordinator II (Temporary)

Central California Alliance for Health•Mariposa County, California, CA

1d•$21 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary position with an estimated assignment length from May 2026 through December 2026. The exact duration is dependent on business needs and dates are subject to change. While the assignment is with the Alliance, the selected candidate will be an employee of a temporary employment agency provided by the Alliance.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology or billing codes procedures
Knowledge of the principles and practices of customer service
Knowledge of standard business office practices and equipment
Ability to verify eligibility information utilizing various organizational sources
Ability to interpret, explain and apply processes, policies and procedures
Ability to quickly learn each line of business conducted by the health plan
Ability to identify, maintain, and protect Personal Health Information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and follow Alliance policies and procedures to ensure the security of such information
High School Diploma or equivalent
Three years of experience in the health care field, including a minimum of one year of experience performing health services authorization coordination duties (an Associate’s degree may substitute for one year of the general health care experience); or an equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying

Nice To Haves

Priority given to those who live in, or near, our service counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Merced, San Benito, and Mariposa.

Responsibilities

Processes basic to complex incoming treatment and referral authorization requests and verifies member plan eligibility
Performs complex research on member authorization requests