Authorization Coordinator I

CoreTechs

Santa Barbara, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$1–$26 Per Hour

SKILLS

Access Authorization, Contract Requirements, Direct Response Advertising, Diversity, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), ICD-10, ICD-9, Managed Care, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Telephone Skills, Utilization Management

LOCATION

Santa Barbara, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Authorization Coordinator
Remote, USA

Schedule

Remote | AM shift, 5x a week | 6 months | Contract, Full-time

SUMMARY / DUTIES:

The Authorization Coordinator I supports the Central Authorization Optimization Program by processing referral and prior authorization requests, monitoring pending referrals, and documenting status updates accurately in Epic and related managed care systems.
This role covers incoming phones, email escalations, and RightFax authorization requests to help reduce backlog, improve turnaround times, and support provider and patient access to care.
The coordinator follows UM protocols, payer contract requirements, and standard work to complete requests within scope or route cases to nurses or physicians when needed.
Candidates should be prepared to discuss specific examples of referral, authorization, documentation, payer follow-up, and issue-resolution experience in a remote setting.

Note: MUST be legally authorized to work in the United States.

REQUIREMENTS:

HS diploma or equivalent education/experience
Epic experience required
Experience with referral processing, prior authorizations, or utilization management workflows
Experience with CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9/ICD-10, medical terminology, and payer requirements
Ability to process incoming phones, email escalations, and RightFax authorization requests
Ability to monitor pending referrals and meet turnaround time standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, EMR documentation, and managed care systems
Ability to provide clear, detailed, and direct responses to situational workflow questions

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with high-volume central authorization or revenue cycle environments
Experience verifying insurance eligibility and coordinating with providers, patients, and payers
Experience resolving referral, claims, denial, or authorization-related issues
Ability to work independently in a stable remote environment
Ability to ask thoughtful questions and communicate workflow gaps or anticipated issues

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

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