MRI Authorization Coordinator - Scheduling & Insurance

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

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