Authorization Coordinator III, Home Health, Work From Home

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Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - UT
Position Overview
Provides medical administration support to providers by obtaining referral or prior authorizations for patients to see specialty providers. Completes referrals and/or authorizations accurately and consistently with minimal supervision. In Managed Care, processes authorization and referral requests for members in coordination with health plans and contracted providers. Provides support to the Case Management staff. Serves as a resource to providers regarding the authorization process.
Job Description
FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT: Varied Weekdays / Rotating Weekend
Education
HS Diploma or GED
Department Required Certifications & Licensures
Department, Home Health: AUTO-Automobile Insurance
Department, Home Health: DL-Valid Drivers License Class C or B - State Department of Motor Vehicles
Typical Experience
2 years recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
Medical terminology, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)/Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)/International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 coding knowledge.
Knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy.
Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgements, seeking review when decisions represent significant departure from established guidelines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word or similar programs.
Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.
Active listening skills; including interpersonal skills and telephone communication.
Organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days Of The Week
Variable
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $22.28 to $31.20 / hour. Applicants in the following states: Nevada & Texas Pay Range is $24.32 to $31.61 / hour. Applicants in the following states: Arizona, Oregon, Arkansas, Idaho, Tennessee, & Utah Pay Range is $22.30 to $28.98 / hour.
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Work arrangement
Yes