In this role, you will serve as the Lead Authorizations Coordinator for FPG/Hematology-Oncology.  The incumbent is expected to use in-depth knowledge of Hematology/Oncology standard of care and research authorizations clearance to train all community practice authorization coordinators.  Incumbent will work closely with the Manager and Supervisor to ensure appropriate initial training is provided to all new hires as well as provide ongoing training to existing staff members. Incumbent will serve as a resource for all authorization coordinators and community practice managers. The incumbent will possess knowledge of verifying insurance benefits for requested procedures and medications, confirming and obtaining appropriate authorization for office visits, procedures, and chemotherapy.  In addition to the lead duties, incumbent is expected to handle the daily tasks of an Authorizations coordination obtaining authorization for and scheduling chemotherapy, injections, and procedures within the office, at UCLA facilities, and at outside facilities. Provide a high level of customer service. Major duties include: train new and existing clinic schedulers in all Hematology/Oncology community practices. verifying insurance benefits for requested procedures and medications, confirming and obtaining appropriate authorization for office visits, procedures, chemotherapy, etc., and special projects as assigned.

Salary range: $32.56/hr – $49.35/hr