Authorization Coordinator I

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SHSO-Sutter Health System Office - Santa Barbara Position Overview: Processes referral requests for patients to achieve timely and accurate determinations. Works within scope of practice to complete or forward requests as appropriate to Managed Care physicians and/or nurses as per the Utilization Management (UM) protocols. Maintains required turnaround times for referral completion. Assists providers and patients with referral status questions. Participates in development and implementation of improvements to the referral process and workflows. EDUCATION: - HS Diploma or GED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: - Medical terminology, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 coding knowledge. - Competency in using MS Office Excel and Word, other Managed Care programs. - Ability to identify, understand and solve problems related to claims and referrals. - Communication skills, including understanding of medical concepts, ability to organize thoughts, and communicate issues concisely and effectively. - Proven ability to quickly adjus...