Patient Access & Authorization Coordinator

Santé Health System; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Fresno Digestive Health within Sante Health System in Fresno, CA, is seeking an Authorization Coordinator to streamline non-clinical office operations and serve as a liaison between patients and medical support staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, an AA in business administration, at least 3 years of administrative experience, and strong MS Office and typing skills. This role emphasizes accuracy, multitasking, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• AA in business administration or related preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive administrative experience required.
• Must be a fast, accurate typist and demonstrate skill in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Research and process authorization requests.
• Verify eligibility and benefits for patients.
• Perform "stat" coordinator duties as requested.
• Assist medical assistants with rounds as needed.
• Monitor incoming calls, answer, and screen, as necessary.
• Check patients in as needed
• Inquire about any new patient information (change of address, telephone, new insurance, etc.).
• Scan new insurance card.
• Help patient complete necessary forms.
• Input new information into computer.
• Receives and post payments and co-pays from patients and issues receipts as required.
• Runs reports as required to balance charges and payments.
• Prepares deposit for the day if required.
• Create and update Excel spreadsheets as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Attend meetings as required.
• In the spirit of teamwork, employees are expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested.

Skills

Typing

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

AA in business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fresno Digestive Health within Sante Health System in Fresno, CA, is seeking an Authorization Coordinator to streamline non-clinical office operations and serve as a liaison between patients and medical support staff.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, an AA in business administration, at least 3 years of administrative experience, and strong MS Office and typing skills. This role emphasizes accuracy, multitasking, and teamwork.