Surgical Authorization Specialist

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a detail‑oriented Registration Coordinator to manage patient registrations, confirm funding sources, and schedule surgeries. You will respond to inquiries, verify coverage, and ensure smooth flow of the scheduling process.

The ideal candidate has experience with hospital registration systems, solid MS Office skills, and a customer‑focused approach to patient care. This role may require travel to off‑site clinics and occasional after‑hours coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital registration and scheduling systems.
• Understanding of medical terminology and coding basics.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorizations for services.
• Verify patient funding sources and eligibility.
• Schedule patients for surgery and coordinate with care teams.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues.

Skills

Registration systems

Medical terminology

Customer service

MS Office

Scheduling patient appointments

Insurance coverage understanding

Tools

Epic

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a detail‑oriented Registration Coordinator to manage patient registrations, confirm funding sources, and schedule surgeries. You will respond to inquiries, verify coverage, and ensure smooth flow of the scheduling process.

The ideal candidate has experience with hospital registration systems, solid MS Office skills, and a customer‑focused approach to patient care. This role may require travel to off‑site clinics and occasional after‑hours coverage.