Sutter Health
Authorization Coordinator III, Hospice_
Sutter Health, Yuba City, California, United States, 95992
**Organization:**SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Yuba City**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** :**ON-SITE** **, FULL-TIME DAY SHIFTS:** Monday-Friday / Weekends As Needed**EDUCATION:**+ HS Diploma or GED**DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES**+ Department, Home Health: AUTO-Automobile Insurance+ Department, Home Health: DL-Valid Drivers License Class C - 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:**Monday - Friday**Weekend Requirements:**As Needed**Benefits:**Yes**Unions:**No**Position Status:**Non-Exempt**Weekly Hours:**40**Employee Status:**Regular**Number of Openings:**1Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $26.75 to $34.77 / hour_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.