MRI Authorization Coordinator

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO Medical insurance

401k & Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation

Floating Holidays

Regular Holidays

Sick Time

Job summary

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine in Brentwood, CA, seeks an MRI Authorization Coordinator to join our experienced team in a full-time role. You’ll manage pre-authorizations, schedule patient appointments, and communicate with physicians, patients, insurers, and facilities.

With familiarity in medical terminology and EMR/EHR systems (NextGen preferred), you’ll ensure timely approvals and explain financial responsibilities to patients while supporting a collaborative work environment and solid

Qualifications

• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Familiar with authorizations or medical insurances.
• Knowledge of medical scheduling and EMR/EHR software (NextGen preferred).
• High school or equivalent (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Processing diagnostic test and procedure orders from Physicians and PAs.
• Scheduling follow-up appointments and counseling patients about their financial responsibility.
• Acting as a liaison between physician, patient, insurance carrier, and facility.
• Obtaining pre-certification/pre-authorization from insurance companies prior for each procedure and test, using an online application or by contacting insurer on the telephone.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance authorizations

Scheduling

EMR/EHR software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NextGen EMR

Job description

We’re proud to be a leader in the orthopedic healthcare industry and one of the largest orthopedic practices in the Western United States. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated group of professionals who have the resources, training, and expertise to deliver the most advanced orthopedic care to our patients.

About the Role

• We are looking for a Full Time MRI Authorization Coordinator to join our team

What You’ll Do

• Processing diagnostic test and procedure orders from Physicians and PAs
• Scheduling follow-up appointments and counseling patients about their financial responsibility
• Acting as a liaison between physician, patient, insurance carrier, and facility
• Obtaining pre-certification/pre-authorization from insurance companies prior for each procedure and test, using an online application or by contacting insurer on the telephone
• Additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Familiar with medical terminology
• Familiar with authorizations or medical insurances
• Knowledge of medical scheduling and EMR/EHR software (Nextgen preferred)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

What We Offer

• Collaborative and friendly work environment
• Full coverage for Employee PPO Medical insurance
• 401k and Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, Regular Holidays, Sick Time