Surgical Authorization & Scheduling Coordinator

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine is seeking an experienced coordinator to obtain authorizations, verify patient funding, and schedule surgeries. You will respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues to ensure smooth access to care.

Applicants should have experience with registration systems, medical terminology, and customer service; familiarity with ICD9/CPT codes is a plus. Some travel to off-site physician practices may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer registration and registration scheduling systems.
• General understanding of medical terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorizations for services and verify patient funding.
• Schedule patients for surgery and coordinate with care teams.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues related to scheduling and coverage.

Skills

Registration system

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Travel to off-site practices

MS Office

Tools

Epic

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine is seeking an experienced coordinator to obtain authorizations, verify patient funding, and schedule surgeries. You will respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues to ensure smooth access to care.

Applicants should have experience with registration systems, medical terminology, and customer service; familiarity with ICD9/CPT codes is a plus. Some travel to off-site physician practices may be required.