Senior Admitting & Authorization Specialist

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain authorizations per guidelines, verify eligibility, and generate authorization letters. You will respond to Member Services and Call Center inquiries to resolve any issues related to authorizations.

The role requires understanding of medical terminology, strong customer service, and experience with registration systems. Eligibility for campus travel to off-site practices may be needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with computer registration and registration scheduling system.
• General understanding of medical terminology.
• Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices.
• Experience registering patients in a hospital or clinic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain all necessary authorizations in accordance with established guidelines.
• Verify eligibility, obtain benefit information, and generate letters for authorizations.
• Respond to Member Services and Call Center inquiries and resolve authorization issues.

Skills

Authorization experience

Medical terminology

Customer service

MS Office

English communication

Registration systems

Tools

Epic

Job description

UCI Health is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain authorizations per guidelines, verify eligibility, and generate authorization letters. You will respond to Member Services and Call Center inquiries to resolve any issues related to authorizations.

The role requires understanding of medical terminology, strong customer service, and experience with registration systems. Eligibility for campus travel to off-site practices may be needed.