Common Spirit Health
Authorization Specialist
The Authorization Clerk provides support to physician offices through verification and update of patient demographics and insurance data. Schedule, cancel, reschedule, and coordinate patient appointments using the IDX system. Collect patient data as required. Verify and pre-authorize insurance coverage for procedures and schedule follow-up appointments. The position requires a high school diploma or successful completion of GED. The candidate must have the ability to read, write, and speak English in order to perform duties of the position, as well as the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute. General computer experience required, specifically Windows based computer operating system. The candidate should apply good judgment in a variety of confidential and sensitive situations, required knowledge of a variety of insurance carrier protocols, and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with internal and external customers. The candidate should also work independently with minimum supervision, using time wisely. The position requires the ability to work under conditions that are ever changing with frequent interruptions and flexible hours. The candidate must maintain timely, accurate, legible, and complete records. At least one year of recent experience in a medical office practice, including business and scheduling functions, is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology is also preferred. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW. Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County's largest health care provider serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County including inpatient and outpatient surgical services, a family birth center/labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health care, primary stroke care, and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community, we believe in providing compassionate, high-quality health care to you and your family close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation's largest healthcare systems.
The Authorization Clerk provides support to physician offices through verification and update of patient demographics and insurance data. Schedule, cancel, reschedule, and coordinate patient appointments using the IDX system. Collect patient data as required. Verify and pre-authorize insurance coverage for procedures and schedule follow-up appointments. The position requires a high school diploma or successful completion of GED. The candidate must have the ability to read, write, and speak English in order to perform duties of the position, as well as the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute. General computer experience required, specifically Windows based computer operating system. The candidate should apply good judgment in a variety of confidential and sensitive situations, required knowledge of a variety of insurance carrier protocols, and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with internal and external customers. The candidate should also work independently with minimum supervision, using time wisely. The position requires the ability to work under conditions that are ever changing with frequent interruptions and flexible hours. The candidate must maintain timely, accurate, legible, and complete records. At least one year of recent experience in a medical office practice, including business and scheduling functions, is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology is also preferred. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW. Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County's largest health care provider serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County including inpatient and outpatient surgical services, a family birth center/labor and delivery, emergency services, home health services, palliative care, inpatient mental health care, primary stroke care, and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community, we believe in providing compassionate, high-quality health care to you and your family close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation's largest healthcare systems.