Care Authorization Specialist
The posted compensation range of $25.25 - $36.61 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Care Authorization Specialist to lead and manage the daily operations of our Behavioral Health Office and TAR Unit. You'll be instrumental in ensuring efficient and effective service delivery, contributing to the success of our team and the well-being of our patients.
- Manages the daily operations of the Behavioral Health TAR Unit,
- Overseeing clerical, administrative, and support staff.
- Responsible for day to day operations of the Behavioral Health TAR Unit.
- Ensures efficient and effective processing of Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs) by overseeing all related processes and administrative duties, including departmental scheduling, insurance verification and authorization.
- TAR management and reconciliation, medical record management, policies and procedures, filing systems, and office inventory control.
- Coordinates research-related TAR procedures, implements systems to streamline services, and maintains monthly reports on financial performance, staffing, and unit activity.
- Responsible for day to day operations of the Behavioral Health TAR Unit.
Qualifications
- 2 years of previous administrative work experience or equivalent work experience in a hospital setting.
- 2 years physician practice/medical office experience, preferably in the area of inpatient services.
- 5+ years of operations management in hospital setting preferred
- Experience demonstrating the ability to handle multiple tasks frequently with short time lines, to prioritize and organize work
and to complete work in a timely, accurate manner or a comparable level of education and experience. - Bachelor degree preferred
This position is represented by SEIU UHWand is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Overview
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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