Authorization Specialist: Fast-Track Patient Coverage

UCI Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain prior authorizations and verify patient eligibility under established guidelines.

You will respond to Member Services and Call Center inquiries, generate authorization letters, and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely, accurate coverage decisions.

Candidates should have experience with medical registrations, knowledge of ICD9/CPT codes, and strong MS Office skills; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of hospital/clinic patient registration experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology and coding basics (ICD9/CPT).
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Experience with registration and scheduling systems or MS Office.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices and support coverage on weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all necessary authorizations in accordance with guidelines.
• Verify patient eligibility and collect benefit information.
• Generate authorization letters and document outcomes.
• Respond to Member Services and Call Center inquiries and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with care teams in a team-based approach to patient care.

Skills

Registration systems

Medical terminology

Customer service

English communication

MS Office

Ability to travel

ICD9 CPT knowledge

Tools

Epic

Job description

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain prior authorizations and verify patient eligibility under established guidelines.

You will respond to Member Services and Call Center inquiries, generate authorization letters, and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely, accurate coverage decisions.

Candidates should have experience with medical registrations, knowledge of ICD9/CPT codes, and strong MS Office skills; bilingual abilities are a plus.