Healthcare Authorization Specialist

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain all necessary authorizations under established guidelines. You will verify eligibility, gather benefit information, and generate letters for approvals, while responding to Member Services and Call Center inquiries and resolving authorization issues.

You will work within a team-based patient care approach. The role requires experience with hospital registration systems, medical terminology, and strong English

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital registration and scheduling systems.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and insurance concepts.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all necessary authorizations following established guidelines.
• Verify eligibility and gather benefit information for authorizations.
• Generate letters for authorization approvals and resolve issues.
• Respond to Member Services/Call Center inquiries and maintain team-based care.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team-based care

Adaptability

Tools

Epic

Registration system

Job description

University of California, Irvine is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain all necessary authorizations under established guidelines. You will verify eligibility, gather benefit information, and generate letters for approvals, while responding to Member Services and Call Center inquiries and resolving authorization issues.

You will work within a team-based patient care approach. The role requires experience with hospital registration systems, medical terminology, and strong English