Authorization Coordinator II

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SC - Sansum Clinic Position Overview: Responsible for performing the appropriate processes to verify patient eligibility, coordinate benefits, ensure insurance coverage, and determine if prior authorization is needed for said order. If needed, obtains authorization and documents in the patient electronic medical record. Facilitates responses to patient inquiries regarding authorizations within turnaround standards. EDUCATION: - HS Diploma or GED PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN: - 1 year recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: - Medical terminology, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 coding knowledge. - Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy. - Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments, seeking review when decisions represent significant departure from established guidelines. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word or similar programs. - Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions. - Active listening skills; inc...