Patient Access & Authorization Specialist II

Loma Linda University Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Scheduling & Authorization Specialist 2 to manage patient access and financial clearance workflows. The role includes check-in, registration, insurance verification, authorization review, and check-out activities, with EPIC documentation and payer communications a key focus.

You will collaborate with the PBO to support reimbursement, denials, and appeals, acting as a liaison among physicians, patients, and departments to ensure compliant, timely access

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Medical coding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end patient access and financial clearance processes.
• Handle check-in, registration, and insurance verification.
• Review authorizations and coordinate with payers.
• Collaborate with the Patient Business Office to support reimbursement, denials, and appeals.
• Serve as a liaison among physicians, outside medical groups, patients, and internal departments to ensure timely access to care and accurate billing.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare experience

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Loma Linda University Health is seeking a Scheduling & Authorization Specialist 2 to manage patient access and financial clearance workflows. The role includes check-in, registration, insurance verification, authorization review, and check-out activities, with EPIC documentation and payer communications a key focus.

You will collaborate with the PBO to support reimbursement, denials, and appeals, acting as a liaison among physicians, patients, and departments to ensure compliant, timely access