Healthcare Authorization Specialist

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine, CA is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain required authorizations, verify patient eligibility, and gather benefit information. You will generate authorization letters and address inquiries from Member Services, resolving issues as part of a team delivering patient care.

Strong medical terminology knowledge, customer service skills, and proficiency with MS Office are essential. Travel to off-site physician practices may be required; Epic experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience registering patients in a hospital or clinic, or in medical billing or as a Medical Assistant.
• Familiarity with ICD9/CPT codes.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all necessary authorizations per guidelines; verify eligibility and collect benefit information.
• Generate authorization letters and respond to Member Services inquiries.
• Resolve authorization issues with a team-based approach to patient care.

Skills

Registration systems

Medical terminology

Customer service

MS Office

Team collaboration

Communication (verbal/written)

Off-site travel

Tools

Epic

MS Office

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine, CA is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain required authorizations, verify patient eligibility, and gather benefit information. You will generate authorization letters and address inquiries from Member Services, resolving issues as part of a team delivering patient care.

Strong medical terminology knowledge, customer service skills, and proficiency with MS Office are essential. Travel to off-site physician practices may be required; Epic experience is a plus.