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Sutter Health

Authorization Coordinator

Sutter Health

. Process referral requests for patients to achieve timely and accurate determinations .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medical terminology and coding systems, including CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9, while effectively managing referral processes and workflows. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for addressing provider and patient inquiries regarding referrals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Medical Terminology KnowledgeCPT Coding ProficiencyHCPCS Coding ProficiencyICD-9 Coding ProficiencyMS Office Excel and Word Competency

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Referral ProcessingUtilization Management ProtocolsClaims Problem SolvingWorkflow ImprovementMedical Coding
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMultitasking AbilityAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Managed Care ProgramsMS Office ExcelMS Office Word
Certifications & Qualifications
HS DiplomaGED
Industry Keywords
HealthcareReferral ManagementPatient CareClaims Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Process referral requests for patients to achieve timely and accurate determinations
  • Work within scope of practice to complete or forward requests to Managed Care physicians and/or nurses according to Utilization Management protocols
  • Maintain required turnaround times for referral completion
  • Assist providers and patients with referral status questions
  • Participate in developing and implementing improvements to referral processes and workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • HS Diploma or GED
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-9 coding
  • Competency using MS Office Excel and Word and other Managed Care programs
  • Ability to identify, understand, and solve problems related to claims and referrals
  • Communication skills, including understanding medical concepts, organizing thoughts, and communicating issues concisely and effectively
  • Proven ability to quickly adjust to changing projects and priorities and to multitask
  • Organizational skills
  • Monday-Friday availability
  • Ability to work an 8-hour shift
  • Base pay may vary based on work location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, and organizational needs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package