Sutter Valley Hospitals Verified 7d ago
Authorization Coordinator II
Sacramento Remote
$59,800–$83,699 a yearPay$59,800–$83,699
TypeFull-time
Work settingRemote
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About the role
This position is available to work from home from within the Sutter Health Northern California footprint. If needed, obtains authorization and documents in the patient electronic medical record. Facilitates responses to patient inquiries regarding authorizations within turnaround standards.
What you'll bring
- 1 year recent relevant experience.
- 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.
Benefits
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.