UM Data Entry Coordinator

LaSalle Medical Associates IPA; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Medical Associates IPA is seeking a UM Data Entry Coordinator to support the Utilization Management function. This role involves accurately entering and processing authorization requests, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and California regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills and a background in healthcare administration or medical terminology. The position offers a pay range of $18.00 - $21.00 per hour and requires attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workloads.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Administrative or data entry experience.
• Preferred: Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supports Utilization Management by processing authorization requests.
• Ensures data integrity and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Performs non-clinical administrative tasks essential to prior authorization.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Customer service orientation

Ability to manage high-volume workload

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coursework in medical terminology or healthcare administration

Job description

Job Summary

The UM Data Entry Coordinator supports the Utilization Management (UM) function by accurately entering, verifying, and processing authorization requests in accordance with established policies, regulatory requirements, and service level expectations. This role performs non-clinical administrative tasks essential to the prior authorization process and ensures data integrity, timeliness, and compliance with HIPAA and applicable California healthcare regulations.

Requirements

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Education / Training

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Coursework or training in medical terminology or healthcare administration.

Experience

• Minimum: Administrative or data entry experience.
• Preferred: Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Any combination of educational and work experience that would be equivalent to the stated minimum requirements would qualify for consideration of this position.

Certification(s)

None required

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage high-volume workload while meeting productivity benchmarks
• Working knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic understanding of healthcare insurance and authorization processes
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service orientation with ability to interact professionally with providers and staff
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and ability to learn new systems
• Typing speed of 45+ WPM preferred
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and apply sound judgment

Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements

The physical, mental, and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Office/administrative setting with frequent computer use. Sitting for extended periods (70% or more), occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally. Frequent typing, data entry, and use of office equipment. Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume environment. Apply attention to detail and accuracy. Manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Frequent verbal and written communication with internal staff and external providers.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $21.00 / hourly