What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Authorization Representative position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
Description
As a Patient Authorization Representative, you will be responsible for:
- Pre-encountering and pre-registering patients as well as providing registration support to patients, clinic staff, and managers
- Verifying insurance and enter insurance benefits information into the CareConnect system prior to appointments
- Determining co-pays and deductibles; confirming and obtaining appropriate insurance authorization
- Informing patients of their financial responsibility
- Answering a busy phone system
- Delivering exceptional customer service to patients, faculty, staff, vendors, insurance company representatives, and registration representatives
Salary range: $29.53 - $46.37 Hourly
Qualifications
We're seeking a flexible, customer-focused, detail-oriented individual with:
- Experience with pharmaceutical/medical insurance verification and authorization
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills
- Working knowledge of third-party payor verification terminology
- Background with relevant state and federal programs, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, and CCS programs
- Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and CareConnect system
- Experience with medical office procedures, including scheduling appointments
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Salary : $30 - $46
