Authorization Specialist: Patient Access & Payer Support

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford seeks an Authorization Coordinator to provide day-to-day financial clearance for scheduled services and to resolve complex referral/authorization issues. You will advise departments on authorization questions and contribute to high-quality customer service practices across the hospital.

The role requires collaboration with providers, clinicians and staff to obtain timely authorizations, minimize financial risk and ensure compliance with hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of directly-related experience.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, Workers Comp, and Managed Care policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day financial clearance for scheduled services.
• Serve as a resource for authorization questions across departments.
• Advise on authorization issues and ensure high-quality customer service.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer systems knowledge

Medical terminology

Healthcare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford seeks an Authorization Coordinator to provide day-to-day financial clearance for scheduled services and to resolve complex referral/authorization issues. You will advise departments on authorization questions and contribute to high-quality customer service practices across the hospital.

The role requires collaboration with providers, clinicians and staff to obtain timely authorizations, minimize financial risk and ensure compliance with hospital