Patient Authorization Representative

Description

• Pre-encountering and pre-registering patients as well as providing registration support to patients, clinic staff, and managers
• Verifying insurance and entering 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

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience working pharmaceutical/medical insurance verification and authorizations - REQUIRED
• 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
• Knowledge and familiarity with the Department and Hospital computer systems, including pre-registration and insurance verification procedures in the appropriate computer system
• Ability to accept and carry out oral instructions accurately and work independently as well as a part of a team within a demanding environment
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks to completion and make decisions on which course to follow for a particular situation
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to distinguish different exams and medical diagnoses.
• Knowledge of UCLA registration procedures

Salary Range

$30.47 - $47.85 Hourly