Care Access Coordinator – Insurance Authorizations

Desert Orthopaedic Center; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Orthopaedic Center is seeking a Service Coordinator to support the authorizations department and coordinate patient services. You will obtain approvals from insurers for imaging, testing, surgery, and injections, and interact with patients and physicians to ensure accurate information and timely processing.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and reliability. Experience with EMR systems, preferably ModMed, and flexibility with schedule and location are valued

Qualifications

• Experience with surgery scheduling.
• Nevada insurance verification and benefits preferred.
• Insurance authorization experience required.
• Good computer skills with EMR knowledge; ModMed knowledge a plus.
• Be flexible regarding schedule and location.
• Excellent communication and teamwork under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls.
• Obtain authorizations from health insurance companies.
• Communicate with patients and physicians.
• Collect balances or copays.
• Utilize various clinical applications.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

Insurance verification

Insurance authorization

EMR knowledge

ModMed knowledge

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Bilingual

Job description

Desert Orthopaedic Center is seeking a Service Coordinator to support the authorizations department and coordinate patient services. You will obtain approvals from insurers for imaging, testing, surgery, and injections, and interact with patients and physicians to ensure accurate information and timely processing.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and reliability. Experience with EMR systems, preferably ModMed, and flexibility with schedule and location are valued