Temporary Authorization Coordinator

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

UC Irvine Health is seeking a dedicated Authorization Specialist to join our team on the Orange County campus. You will manage outpatient authorizations, verify insurance, and document statuses in Epic to ensure care continuity.

Candidates should have 3–5 years with insurance carriers, experience in Epic, and knowledge of payer guidelines. Knowledge of Medicare/Medi-Cal is a plus. We offer comprehensive benefits and an hourly wage competitive with the market.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with insurance carriers on authorizations or verifications.
• Experience using Epic or a comparable EHR and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, payer guidelines and insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Submit prior authorization requests for outpatient services, tests, procedures and medications.
• Track and document authorization statuses in Epic to ensure continuity of care.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits per payer guidelines.
• Process high-volume workloads (30+ daily) with fast turnaround for routine/STAT requests.

Skills

Insurance authorizations

Referral processing

Benefits verification

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. www.uci.edu

Your Role on the Team

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Submit prior authorization requests to health plans and managed care organizations for outpatient specialty services, diagnostic testing, procedures, and medications.
• Track, follow up on, and document authorization statuses within the Epic electronic health record system to ensure care continuity.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits while maintaining precise compliance with payer guidelines and departmental policies.
• Process high-volume authorization workloads (30+ daily) while meeting critical turnaround standards for routine and STAT requests.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience directly working with insurance carriers on healthcare authorizations, referrals, or benefit verifications.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Epic or a comparable electronic health record system along with standard Microsoft Office applications.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, commercial and managed care insurance plans, and payer guidelines.

Preferred:

• Specialized knowledge of Medicare, Medi-Cal, PPO, HMO, and managed care authorization requirements and guidelines.
• Direct experience handling insurance appeals, complex claim resolutions, and denial management workflows.
• Familiarity with UCI Health operational workflows and Epic work queue monitoring.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Pay Rate: $28.28/hour

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Temporary Employment

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certaintemporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Parking Information

All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website.

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization