Authorization Coordinator

PulmoCrit Associates are looking for our next team member!

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an expanding, high volume, pulmonary office with a team of young and accomplished physicians. The practice has been growing rapidly and are now looking to hire an Authorization Specialist.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Submitting all prior authorizations for patient appointments, DME supplies, injections and bronchoscopies.
• Upload and track all authorizations.
• Perform support functions as needed. This may include, but is not limited to: entering patient data into registration system, greeting patients, escorting patients to exam room, assisting patients and/or families in completing appropriate paperwork.
• Assist with other clerical work, such as respond to messages, answer phones, etc.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings as needed.
• Assist with inventory organization, stocking of exam rooms and keeping the office clean.
• Maintain and protect confidentiality and security of all organizational information gained in the course of performing job responsibilities including but not limited to, financial and client information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- Minimum of three years of authorization experience

- Minimum of three years of medical office experience

- Experience with PPO, HMO, Medicare and Medical plans

- Knowledge of interpreting EOBs, billing and coding is a plus

- Ability to multitask and be highly organized

- Must be bilingual in Spanish or Armenian

- Self starter, who is flexible and team oriented

There is room for advancement for the right person!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Monday- Friday: 8:30-5:00

*Must have reliable transportation and be able to commute to Northridge*

*Free parking on site*

COVID-19 considerations:

All patients and staff are required to wear masks at all times. Patients are Covid tested before any in office procedures. All staff is required to be fully vaccinated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northridge, CA 91325: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Insurance verification: 3 years (Required)
• Medical office: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location