Epic Insurance Authorization Lead for Financial Clearance

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department is seeking a Financial Clearance and Insurance Authorization Lead to securely verify insurance eligibility and benefits, obtain pre-certifications, and communicate coverage with patients and providers. The role includes Epic super-user duties and mentoring junior staff, with focus on reducing denials and ensuring accurate patient financial responsibility.

This internal posting targets employees within UC San Diego Health - Admissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of hospital and/or professional services pre-access or billing experience.
• Experience verifying insurance eligibility and benefits, obtaining pre-certification/authorization, and communicating patient financial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits coverage for hospital and professional services.
• Obtain pre-certification and/or authorization for medical services.
• Communicate coverage status and any authorization needs with patients and providers.
• Mentor other Specialists and act as an Epic super-user in testing and training.

Skills

Insurance verification

Pre-certification

Epic experience

Customer service

Education

College degree

Tools

Epic patient registration

Epic scheduling

Job description

UC San Diego Health's Revenue Cycle department is seeking a Financial Clearance and Insurance Authorization Lead to securely verify insurance eligibility and benefits, obtain pre-certifications, and communicate coverage with patients and providers. The role includes Epic super-user duties and mentoring junior staff, with focus on reducing denials and ensuring accurate patient financial responsibility.

This internal posting targets employees within UC San Diego Health - Admissions.