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Temporary Insurance Authorization Jobs in California

AppleOne

Patient Services Coordinator

Los Angeles, CA

$27/hr

... authorizations, insurance verification, and EMR systems. The Patient Services Coordinator will ... Temp-to-hire. - Location: Los Angeles, CA. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected ...

syhealth

HIS Specialist - El Cajon (TEMP)

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

This is a temporary role through December 2026 The HIS Specialist will uphold the integrity of the ... Coordinates the preparation and processing of forms, authorizations and written documentation ...

syhealth

HIS Specialist - El Cajon (TEMP)

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

This is a temporary role through December 2026 The HIS Specialist will uphold the integrity of the ... Coordinates the preparation and processing of forms, authorizations and written documentation ...

syhealth

HIS Specialist - El Cajon (TEMP)

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $25/hr

This is a temporary role through December 2026 The HIS Specialist will uphold the integrity of the ... Coordinates the preparation and processing of forms, authorizations and written documentation ...

MCM & Associates LLC

Surgery Scheduler

Covina, CA · On-site

$19.50 - $25.25/hr

Obtain and verify insurance authorizations and referrals as needed * Prepare and maintain accurate ... Temporary position covering leave of absence * Additional compensation and benefit details to be ...

Mayers Memorial

RHC REFERRALS CLERK

Burney, CA · On-site

$19.57 - $24.11/hr

... temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command. * Maintains all information as ... Obtain treatment authorization requests for incoming clinic referrals in accordance with insurance ...

Mayers Memorial

RHC REFERRALS CLERK

Burney, CA · On-site

$19.57 - $24.11/hr

... temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command. * Maintains all information as ... Obtain treatment authorization requests for incoming clinic referrals in accordance with insurance ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Insurance Authorization vs Insurance Claims Processor?

AspectTemporary Insurance AuthorizationInsurance Claims Processor
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, certification in insurance or healthcareHigh school diploma, knowledge of claims processing
Work EnvironmentHealthcare offices, insurance companiesInsurance companies, healthcare providers
Employer & Industry UsageInsurance providers, healthcare facilitiesInsurance companies, third-party administrators
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Temporary Insurance Authorization involves granting temporary approval for insurance coverage, often to expedite patient care or services. Insurance Claims Processors handle reviewing and processing insurance claims for reimbursement. While both roles work within the insurance industry, Temporary Insurance Authorization focuses on approval, whereas Claims Processors focus on claims management.

What are the most commonly searched types of Insurance Authorization jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Temporary Insurance Authorization job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 21% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Authorization Coordinator

University of California San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$21.75 - $27/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

University Of California San Francisco rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

237th of 631 rated colleges and universities

Job description


Please note: this is a temporary assignment with potential to extend.
UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.
The Practice Coordinator 3 serves as the face of the Practice, collaborating with administrative, clinical, and management teams. Responsible for seamless operations and exceptional customer service, this role handles scheduling, referrals, revenue cycle management, and patient care coordination
Responsibilities
New Patient Scheduling and Processing:
  • Manage referral work queues and act as the primary contact for referring physicians and new patients.
  • Schedule and register patients accurately, ensuring compliance with guidelines and collecting necessary information.
  • Explain first appointment procedures to patients in understandable terms and manage patient expectations.

Advanced New Patient Scheduling and Coordination:
  • Secure outside medical records, prioritize scheduling for complex patients, and inform patients about treatment options.
  • Coordinate care with various clinical disciplines and external providers to optimize schedules and expedite services.

Surgery Scheduling and Advanced Surgery Scheduling:
  • Coordinate outpatient and inpatient surgeries, ensure proper communication with patients, physicians, and hospital staff.
  • Manage complex scheduling, secure authorizations, and coordinate post-surgical appointments and paperwork.

Revenue Cycle:
  • Perform cash collection, communicate financial policies to patients, and obtain insurance authorizations.
  • Monitor provider open charts, work on denials, and secure complex authorizations.

Administrative and Patient Care Coordination:
  • Schedule patient appointments, triage telephone calls efficiently, and collaborate with clinical staff in problem-solving patient needs.

APeX and IT Specific Skills:
  • Perform APeX-specific tasks, manage referrals, appointments, and utilize various functionalities for patient care coordination.

Environmental Responsibilities, General Performance, and Customer Service Outreach:
  • Maintain workplace safety, patient confidentiality, participate in team building, and handle customer service inquiries and complaints.

Lead Role Duties:
  • Resolve escalated operational issues, provide guidance for process improvements, and act as a primary resource within the department.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles)
Qualifications
Required:
  • High School graduate or equivalent with four years related experience; or college degree and 6 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with in-person client service
  • Scheduling patients
  • Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills, and experience with at least two Office-type software programs (i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel). Proven ability to navigate through multiple patient records systems. Able to sit at a computer terminal with telephone headphones for extended period of time.
  • Ability to analyze situations, prioritizes, and develops solutions and makes recommendations.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to use good judgment and work independently, at times under the pressure of deadlines
  • Ability to access situations prioritizes workload, develop solutions and make recommendations.
  • Excellent customer service and communication/interpersonal skills, both over the telephone and directly.
  • Able to sit at a computer terminal with telephone headphones for extended periods of time.
  • Basic math skills required.
  • Proven ability to deal with a wide variety of individuals;
  • Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong writing skills to include the ability to compose, edit, and proof a wide variety of documents.
  • Demonstrated administrative/office coordination skills.

Preferred:
  • EPIC/APeX strongly preferred.
  • Experience in healthcare, including patient scheduling, insurance verification, and medical record data abstraction.
  • Experience in ambulatory settings.
  • Prior experience with appointment, ancillary service, or surgical scheduling.

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