Authorization Coordinator

Job Opportunity At Sutter Health

Organization: SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview: This position is available to work from home from within the Sutter Health Northern California footprint. 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.

Job Description:

Education: HS Diploma or GED

Typical Experience: 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; including interpersonal skills and telephone communication.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: None

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $27.50 to $34.37 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program.