Pulmonary Scheduling & Authorization Specialist

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health is seeking an Authorization and Scheduling Coordinator (Per Diem) in the Pulmonary Services department. You will handle clinic scheduling, authorization, and billing verification while protecting patient confidentiality.

Employment is per diem with 20% appointment percent and a 20% work schedule of days, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Under Nurse Manager direction, you will coordinate front office duties and triage calls, ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Three years of administrative experience.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry, especially with charge entry and scheduling.
• Experience scheduling appointments with judgment and patient needs.
• Knowledge of various insurance types and authorization process.
• Understanding of third party payors including federal, state, private health plans.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology, preferably pulmonary.
• Ability to triage calls and refer appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinic and procedure scheduling and authorization.
• Verify billing and complete billing documentation.
• Verify insurance eligibility and perform verification.
• Triage telephone calls while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborate with team and other departments for scheduling accuracy.

Skills

Administrative experience

Computer proficiency

Data entry

Phone triage

Insurance knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

University of California San Diego Health is seeking an Authorization and Scheduling Coordinator (Per Diem) in the Pulmonary Services department. You will handle clinic scheduling, authorization, and billing verification while protecting patient confidentiality.

Employment is per diem with 20% appointment percent and a 20% work schedule of days, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Under Nurse Manager direction, you will coordinate front office duties and triage calls, ensuring accurate