Authorization Coordinator — Medical Billing & Authorizations

Barrows Training and Education Physical Therapy; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Bear Physical Therapy, a premier outpatient orthopedics provider in the Central Valley, seeks a full-time Authorization Coordinator at the Banner Ct. location in Modesto.

You will manage authorizations, communicate with physicians and therapists, and ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience with medical authorization processes; proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; experience in medical office and medical authorization processes preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with insurance authorizations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor authorization dashboard and identify outstanding authorizations.
• Submit authorizations to payers with required documents.
• Follow up promptly on submitted authorizations.
• Enter authorizations into patient records accurately.
• Communicate with referring physicians and therapists for missing information.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant handling of PHI; document actions clearly.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Golden Bear Physical Therapy, a premier outpatient orthopedics provider in the Central Valley, seeks a full-time Authorization Coordinator at the Banner Ct. location in Modesto.

You will manage authorizations, communicate with physicians and therapists, and ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience with medical authorization processes; proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR systems is valued.