Our client is currently seeking a Medical Authorization Assistant-Prior Auth in Orange County, CA!

Contract : 6 months Schedule : M-F business hours

This job will have the following responsibilities :

• Receives referral requests via fax, phone, or electronically and enters new service request information into the authorization system.
• Collects additional information from the client's Health members and providers to complete referral information.
• Authorizes requested services according to the client's Health authorization guidelines, performing data entry into the authorization system and verifying eligibility.
• Contacts the health networks and the client's Health Customer Service regarding health network enrollments.
• Assists the Medical Case Managers in gathering medical records, obtains appropriate coding for diagnosis and procedures, and follows up on phone calls as directed by the authorization nurse.
• Documents all contacts and case information in the system using the standard charting format.
• Performs data entry into the appropriate databases for monitoring, tracking and trending of events and other relevant databases as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of experience in a health care or managed care setting required
• Bilingual ((Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese).

If you or anyone you know is interested please send an updated resume to Emma Davis at