Referral and Authorization Coordinator – Multi Specialty

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Referral and Authorization Coordinator – Multi Specialty to support outpatient clinics by coordinating patient authorizations and referrals. The role may involve remote work and occasional in-person clinic support, with a 40-hour week Monday through Friday.

This temporary, six-month assignment offers a full-time schedule and compensation within the stated hourly and annual ranges, based on education and experience, with a strong emphasis on

Job description

Referral and Authorization Coordinator – Multi Specialty

Priority Application Deadline: 09/18/2026

Overview

Job ID 37981943
Category Healthcare
Organization UCR Health
Department UCRH Patient Access Center
Location Remote/Hybrid
Salary $55,645 - $78,864
Date Posted September 3, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
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Position Information

This position will provide a broad array of services for outpatient clinics and serve as the subject matter expert responsible for coordinating the delivery of healthcare services to patients by securing all incoming and outgoing patient authorizations and referrals for healthcare services. For incoming patients to UCR Health - reviews referral, obtains information, prepares a file for the physician review for a determination on whether the patient can be seen in the clinic. For current patients, works with other healthcare entities to ensure proper documentation is obtained and sent to the other entity to facilitate the patient to be seen by other specialists, providers, hospitals, etc. At times, may work in the call center to facilitate clinic and patient operations. This position may be assigned to work remotely and at various UCR Health clinic locations. This position may be required to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Please note: This is a temporary, limited-term position anticipated to start in late September and last approximately six months. The position requires a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, throughout the duration of the appointment and will not exceed 1,000 hours worked. This appointment is to have a definite term. This appointment will terminate automatically on the termination date unless, prior to the termination date, the appointment is renewed, and the appointment is extended. The full salary range for this position is $26.65 - $37.77 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.