Patient Authorization Representative

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- $46.37Hourly

Note: This posted position is 1 of 3 positions available for hire. All applicants will apply through this requisition and if selected will be hired into one of the available positions.

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