Patient Access & Authorization Specialist

UC Irvine; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County, California, is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain all necessary authorizations, verify eligibility, and generate letters for approvals. You will respond to inquiries and resolve authorization issues, coordinating with clinics and providers to ensure timely patient access.

The role requires knowledge of ICD9/CPT codes, MS Office, and the ability to work weekends or evenings as needed, with travel to offsite practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Minimum one (1) year recent experience registering patients in a hospital or clinic or working as a Medical Assistant or in medical billing.
• General understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to travel to off site physician practices.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all necessary authorizations per guidelines.
• Verify eligibility and obtain benefit information.
• Generate letters for authorizations.
• Respond to Member Services and Call Center inquiries and resolve authorization issues.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Insurance coverage interpretation

Communication skills - English

Work pace management

Team collaboration

Registration procedures

Tools

MS Office

Registration system

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County, California, is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain all necessary authorizations, verify eligibility, and generate letters for approvals. You will respond to inquiries and resolve authorization issues, coordinating with clinics and providers to ensure timely patient access.

The role requires knowledge of ICD9/CPT codes, MS Office, and the ability to work weekends or evenings as needed, with travel to offsite practices.