Patient Scheduling Specialist (Diagnostic Imaging)
Duration: 6-month contract, possible to extend
Location: Remote, must reside in California
Pay Rate: ~$25/hr
Shift: 8am-4:30pm
Must Haves:
2+ years of experience in hospital scheduling and/or prior authorization.
Familiarity with authorization workflows (verification, submission, tracking, documentation, etc.)
Effective communication skills for interacting with payors, providers, and internal teams.
Epic experience within scheduling or patient access
Day-to-Day:
- Schedule hospital‑based services and procedures in accordance with provider orders and organizational guidelines.
- Obtain and track prior authorizations from payors for scheduled services.
- Review documentation to confirm completeness and authorization requirements.
- Communicate with payors, provider offices, and internal departments to resolve authorization issues.
- Update appointment and authorization status accurately in Epic.
Benefits packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
