California Authorization Coordinator

Job Summary

Responsible for verifying patient eligibility and coordinating benefits, the full-time California Authorization Coordinator will ensure insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations as needed, while working remotely.

Key responsibilities:

• Verify patient eligibility and coordinate benefits for medical orders
• Obtain prior authorizations and document them in the electronic medical record
• Facilitate responses to patient inquiries regarding authorizations within established turnaround standards

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding (CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments in decision-making