Medical Authorization & Scheduling Coordinator

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick time

Retirement plan

Discounts

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a patient access specialist to obtain authorizations, verify funding, and schedule patients for surgical procedures. This role supports timely access to care and coordinates with clinical teams to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital registration or medical billing, strong English communication skills, and familiarity with insurance plans and coding.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital patient registration and scheduling systems.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to interpret various medical insurance plans.
• Familiarity with ICD9 and CPT codes.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary authorizations and verify funding.
• Schedule patients for surgery and coordinate with departments.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues.

Skills

Patient registration & scheduling

Medical terminology

Customer service

MS Office

Insurance interpretation

Scheduling systems

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a patient access specialist to obtain authorizations, verify funding, and schedule patients for surgical procedures. This role supports timely access to care and coordinates with clinical teams to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate will have experience in hospital registration or medical billing, strong English communication skills, and familiarity with insurance plans and coding.