Authorization Coordinator II

Sutter Health

. Verify patient eligibility .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $29 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in verifying patient eligibility, coordinating benefits, and ensuring insurance coverage while maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records. Possesses strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Terminology KnowledgeCPT CodingICD-9 CodingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient Eligibility VerificationInsurance Coverage CoordinationPrior Authorization DeterminationAuthorization DocumentationCPT CodingICD-9 CodingHCPCS Coding

Soft Skills

Active ListeningInterpersonal SkillsTelephone Communication SkillsDiscretionComposure Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordElectronic Medical Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

HS DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Patient AuthorizationBenefits CoordinationHealthcare Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Verify patient eligibility
Coordinate benefits
Ensure insurance coverage
Determine whether prior authorization is needed
Obtain required authorizations
Document authorizations in the patient electronic medical record
Respond to patient authorization inquiries within turnaround standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

HS Diploma or GED
1 year recent relevant experience
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9 coding
Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word, or similar programs
Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions
Active listening, interpersonal, and telephone communication skills
Organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up
Availability to work Monday–Friday day shifts, with weekends as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Equal opportunity employer