Authorization and Scheduling Coordinator- Per Diem - 141059

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Authorization and Scheduling Coordinator to perform and coordinate front office duties, including scheduling, authorizations, billing verification, and insurance verification. The role focuses on accuracy, confidentiality, and effective cross-team communication to ensure efficient scheduling and patient care.

Under the Nurse Manager, the position requires extensive knowledge of insurance types and the authorization process, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of administrative experience.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry experience, especially with charge entry and scheduling.
• Experience scheduling appointments with proven ability to exercise judgment and make decisions with regard to patient needs.
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with various insurance types and the authorization process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of third party payors including federal, state, and private health plans.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology, preferably pulmonary.
• Ability to determine the importance of calls and proper area of referral.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner, both in person and by telephone when dealing with diverse groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate general front office duties including clinic and procedure appointment scheduling, authorization, and billing verification.
• Complete and code billing documents, verify insurance eligibility, and coordinate triage of phone calls.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with team members and other departments to ensure scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data entry

Appointment scheduling

Insurance verification

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Epic OpTime

Charge entry

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Authorization and Scheduling Coordinator performs and coordinates general front office duties, including clinic and procedure appointment scheduling, authorization, billing verification, completion and coding of billing documents, insurance eligibility and verification, and triaging phone calls while maintaining confidentiality. Work cooperatively and communicate effectively with team members and other departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency of scheduling and coordination. May perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of administrative experience.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry experience, especially with charge entry and scheduling.
• Experience scheduling appointments with proven ability to exercise judgment and make decisions with regard to patient needs.
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with various insurance types and the authorization process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of third party payors including federal, state, and private health plans.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical terminology, preferably pulmonary.
• Ability to determine the importance of calls and proper area of referral.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner, both in person and by telephone when dealing with diverse groups of people.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year college degree in a related field.
• Three to five years of administrative experience in a large complex health care setting.
• Procedural scheduling experience using Epic OpTime

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $76,692 - $76,692 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $36.73 - $36.73

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).