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Authorization Coordinator (Remote With Restrictions)

TEKsystems
$24.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Emeryville
Aug 08, 2025
Authorization Coordinator - Remote (Must Reside Within 60-70 Miles of Emeryville, CA) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Authorization Coordinator to join a reputable healthcare organization. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying patient eligibility, coordinating benefits, and obtaining prior authorizations for tests, therapies, and specialist referrals. This is a remote position, but candidates must reside within 60-70 miles of Emeryville, CA. Key Responsibilities * Verify insurance coverage and determine if prior authorization is required for services * Obtain authorizations for procedures, therapies, and specialist referrals, and document all actions in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR) * Monitor and resolve referral/authorization orders in the Epic Referral Pool in a timely manner * Ensure accuracy of referrals by confirming CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes, provider details, and place of service * Communicate with providers and office staff to gather additional medical information as needed * Submit retro authorizations and respond to no-authorization denials * Maintain detailed documentation in EMR and CRM systems, ensuring compliance with health plan contracts and regulatory standards * Proactively research and resolve issues related to referrals and authorizations Top Skills & Qualifications Required: * Experience with Epic EMR system * Minimum 2 years of experience in insurance verification and prior authorization processes * High attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive tasks * Excellent communication and organizational skills Preferred: * Familiarity with referral workflows and health plan requirements * Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced healthcare environment Why Join Us? * Work with a reputable health system known for quality care and operational excellence * Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role while staying connected to a collaborative team * Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient access and care coordination Apply today to join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving patient outcomes through efficient and compassionate care coordination. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.