Surgical Admissions & Authorization Specialist

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County seeks an Authorization and Scheduling Specialist to obtain authorizations, verify funding, and schedule surgery. You will respond to patient inquiries and ensure smooth admission processes.

Candidates should have experience with hospital registration systems, knowledge of ICD9/CPT codes, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends/evenings. Familiarity with Epic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent experience registering patients in a hospital or clinic.
• Experience with patient scheduling and authorization processes.
• Knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Ability to interpret insurance plans and coverage decisions.
• Able to collaborate across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorizations and verify funding for services.
• Schedule patients for surgery.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and documentation.
• Coordinate with off-site physician practices.

Skills

Registration system

Scheduling

Medical terminology

Customer service

English

MS Office

Weekend/evenings

HIPAA knowledge

Tools

Epic

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County seeks an Authorization and Scheduling Specialist to obtain authorizations, verify funding, and schedule surgery. You will respond to patient inquiries and ensure smooth admission processes.

Candidates should have experience with hospital registration systems, knowledge of ICD9/CPT codes, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends/evenings. Familiarity with Epic is a plus.