Authorization Coordinator, Cardiac Surgery - FT/Days (8hr) - Long Beach

Company: Memorial Health University Medical Center
Location: Carson
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary
The Authorization Coordinator is responsible for obtaining authorization for all applicable orders.
Essential Job Outcomes

• Review authorization queue for applicable orders
• Verify and comply with payer contractual authorization requirements
• Submit authorization request timely and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation is included for review
• Utilize website portal, and electronic options to submit authorization requests
• Work with management to identify payer trends or potential issues
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills in the performance of work assignments and duties
• Other duties as assigned Pay Range: $20.00 - $28.34
  Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.Experience
  • Must have one year minimum in working in the health care field
  • Proficient computer skills (MS Word and Outlook)
  • Medical Assistant experience preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, HCPCS, ICD-10 and CPT coding preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required Education
    • High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

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