Authorization Coordinator II

Sutter Health System Office-Valley PositionThis position is eligible to work from home 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.EducationHS Diploma or GEDTypical Experience1 year recent relevant experience.Skills And KnowledgeMedical 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 ShiftDaysScheduleFull TimeShift Hours8Days Of The WeekMonday - FridayWeekend RequirementsAs NeededBenefitsYesUnionsNoPosition StatusNon-ExemptWeekly Hours40Employee StatusRegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $28.75 to $40.24 / hour. The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location.

Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.