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UCI Health · 1 month ago

Authorization Coordinator - Cardiovascular Admin - FT Days

Orange, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. The Authorization Coordinator is responsible for obtaining necessary authorizations, verifying eligibility, and responding to inquiries related to authorization issues.

Health CareHospitalMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Medical terminologyICD9CPT codesAuthorization processEpicMS OfficeCustomer service skillsBilingual (Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese)Written communicationVerbal communication

Required

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