Admitting & Authorization Specialist (PRN)

University of California - Irvine Health; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking an Admitting Worker PRN who supports case management and social work teams. Responsibilities include tracking authorizations, billing follow-up, and escalating disputes while ensuring timely discharge documentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong customer service, and proficient English communication. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and computer literacy in a busy health system.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer literacy and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on patient accounts when authorization for stay is required.
• Follow up on each account during the stay and on discharge for authorization.
• Escalate disputes or denials to the Director of Case Management.
• Trend disputed claims by payer and physician.
• Assist in obtaining authorization for post-acute care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking an Admitting Worker PRN who supports case management and social work teams. Responsibilities include tracking authorizations, billing follow-up, and escalating disputes while ensuring timely discharge documentation.

Requirements include a high school diploma, strong customer service, and proficient English communication. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and computer literacy in a busy health system.