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Authorization Coordinator- Central Authorization Unit – FT Day Shift Updated: Mar 6, 2024 Location: Anaheim Job Type: Department: Central Authorization Unit UC Title: ADMITTING WORKER PRN Position Number: 41066570 Reports to: Patient Access Services Mgr 2 Working Title: Authorization Coordinator Cost Center: Central Authorization Unit (428575) Bargaining Unit: AFSCME FLSA: Nonexempt Date Created: 2/29/2024 Job Code: 009031 Hours: 40 Shift: Day Shift FTE: 1 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. Total Compensation In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: Compensation practices ( https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and Benefits ( https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). Salary Range: Hourly Rate Minimum $24.66 Midpoint $27.66 Maximum $30.65 Required Qualifications: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System Demonstrated experience using MS Office Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings Previous experience with computer registration and registration scheduling system Ability to interpret and understand various medical insurance plans and make accurate determinations regarding coverage General knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes Must be able to travel to off site physician practices Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Must demonstrate general understanding of medical terminology 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 Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with authorization process and surgical scheduling Familiarity of Joint Commission standards Experience with Epic Bilingual skill in Spanish or Vietnamese or Chinese Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. To apply, visit https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/jobs/14075473-authorization-coordinator-central-authorization-unit-ft-day-shift Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-a0e0504360a29c40b343a89bf6241f10