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Authorization Coordinator/Surgery Scheduler - DHI Admin - FT Days
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About this role

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.


Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Incumbent obtains demographic and financial information, verifies insurance and third party coverage and enters/updates all data in both FileMaker and Quest scheduling/registration systems. Responsible for collecting co-payments and balancing cash drawer daily. Schedules patients according to department policies and procedures. Obtains all clinical information including but not limited to nursing flow sheets, pharmacy/supply sheets and EndoWorks post procedure reports as needed to perform charge entry on a daily basis. Functions as the liaison for customer service to the Interventional GI Lab patients. Interfaces with the Revenue Audit department, Administration and clinical staff to assure financial security for all attended outpatient appointments. Reconciles all outstanding accounts and secures missing information for revenue capture. Answers phones and provides information, maintains records and prepares reports as needed. Updates patient files as necessary.


What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:
  • Previous experience with computer registration and registration scheduling system
  • Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
  • Must demonstrate general understanding of medical terminology
  • Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
  • Must be able to travel to off site physician practices
  • Minimum one (1) year recent experience (within past two (2) years) registering patients in a hospital or clinic, working as a Medical Assistant, or working in medical billing
  • General knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Demonstrated experience using MS Office
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
  • Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Ability to interpret and understand various medical insurance plans and make accurate determinations regarding coverage
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
  • Familiarity of Joint Commission standards
  • Experience with Epic
  • Demonstrated experience with authorization process and surgical scheduling
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish


  • Total Rewards

    We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

    Conditions of Employment:

    The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

    • Background Check and Live Scan
    • Employment Misconduct
    • Legal Right to Work in the United States
    • Vaccination Policies
    • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
    • Drug Free Environment

    Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

    The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

    • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
    • E-Verify
    • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

    Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php




    Closing Statement:

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

    We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

    UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


    Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

    Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Computer Registration,Medical Terminology,Customer Service,MS Office,ICD9 Codes,CPT Codes,Insurance Verification,Surgical Scheduling,Authorization Process

    About University of California, Irvine

    UCI Health is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities through its world-class physicians, surgeons and clinical staff.

    UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. UC Irvine Medical Center, the main campus in Orange, California, features Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, Level I trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center. It is the primary teaching hospital for UCI School of Medicine.

    Learn more about UCI Health: ucihealth.org

    Job information: ucihealth.org/careers

    Volunteer information: ucihealth.org/volunteer

    Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
    Founding Year: 1976

    What you'll do

    • The Authorization Coordinator/Surgery Scheduler is responsible for obtaining and verifying patient information, scheduling appointments, and ensuring financial security for outpatient visits. They also act as a liaison for customer service and maintain accurate patient records.

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