Healthcare Authorizations Coordinator – Hybrid

primed; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Hill Physicians Medical Group in Sacramento (Hybrid) is seeking a Medical Authorization Specialist to support complex authorization decisions. You will complete authorization requests, research rules, and enter data into the Epic system while providing reliable customer service.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant certification or 1–3 years of healthcare experience, and knowledge of CPT/ICD10 & HCPCS codes plus strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• CPT/ICD10 & HCPCS knowledge preferred.
• Strong data entry and MS Office skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complete authorization requests per HRM procedures.
• Research and troubleshoot authorization rules based on benefits and contracts.
• Enter authorization data into Epic using correct types and codes.
• Answer phone queue calls per departmental standards.
• Monitor CSR activity and respond within standards.
• Serve as a resource for customer service.
• Maintain open communication across departments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Organization

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Data entry

CPT/ICD10 knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epic/Tapestry

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hill Physicians Medical Group in Sacramento (Hybrid) is seeking a Medical Authorization Specialist to support complex authorization decisions. You will complete authorization requests, research rules, and enter data into the Epic system while providing reliable customer service.

Ideal candidates have a Medical Assistant certification or 1–3 years of healthcare experience, and knowledge of CPT/ICD10 & HCPCS codes plus strong MS Office skills.