Surgery Scheduling & Authorization Coordinator

UC Irvine; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Health is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to manage patient registrations and surgical scheduling. You will verify funding, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with off-site physician practices to ensure smooth workflows.

Experience with hospital registration systems and MS Office is essential; familiarity with medical terminology and ICD9/CPT codes is a plus. Weekend/evening availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer registration and scheduling system.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• General understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices.
• Knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes.

Responsibilities

• Obtain required authorizations for procedures.
• Verify patient has funding to cover services.
• Schedule patients for surgery.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

English communication

Medical terminology

Scheduling experience

Tools

Epic

Registration system

Job description

UC Irvine Health is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to manage patient registrations and surgical scheduling. You will verify funding, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with off-site physician practices to ensure smooth workflows.

Experience with hospital registration systems and MS Office is essential; familiarity with medical terminology and ICD9/CPT codes is a plus. Weekend/evening availability may be required.