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Practice Coordinator 3

University of California - San Francisco
$34.31 - $49.14
United States, California, Emeryville
6425 Christie Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 12, 2026
As a PC Authorization Coordinator, you will work closely with administrative, clinical, and management teams to support practice operations and customer service. Your primary responsibility is to secure financial clearance, manage authorizations, and provide support for billing functions. You will work independently to resolve billing issues and ensure payor reimbursement. This role requires an advanced understanding of healthcare terminology, processes, and workflow, as well as excellent people skills and communication abilities. Secure financial clearance for patients, providers, and the health system. Manage and prioritize authorization work queues, including new and follow-up patient authorizations. Coordinate surgical authorizations, capture appropriate codes, and interact with clinical staff. Work with complex revenue cycle processes, including securing authorizations, communicating policies, and analyzing denial reports. Provide excellent customer service, prioritize urgent authorizations, and maintain confidentiality. Act as a liaison with practices and providers, expediting services and coordinating complex patient care. Perform APEX-specific functions, manage work queues, and document call information. Complete authorizations for multiple departments, scan documents, and maintain patient confidentiality. Participate in team building, attend training, and actively contribute to performance improvement projects. Comply with Medical Center policies, infection control procedures, and Joint Commission mandates. High School graduate or equivalent with 4 years of related experience, or a college degree with 6 months of experience. Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding and Office-type software proficiency. Ability to analyze situations, work independently, and prioritize tasks. Excellent customer service and communication skills, both over the phone and in person. Proven ability to deal with a diverse range of individuals and patients. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong writing abilities. Demonstrated knowledge of medical practice terminology and administrative coordination. Prior experience in healthcare, appointment scheduling, or patient financial services is preferred. Bi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, or Russian) is strongly preferred. Prior experience with EPIC is an asset. About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html High School graduate or equivalent with 4 years of related experience, or a college degree with 6 months of experience. Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding and Office-type software proficiency. Ability to analyze situations, work independently, and prioritize tasks. Excellent customer service and communication skills, both over the phone and in person. Proven ability to deal with a diverse range of individuals and patients. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong writing abilities. Demonstrated knowledge of medical practice terminology and administrative coordination. Prior experience in healthcare, appointment scheduling, or patient financial services is preferred. Bi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, or Russian) is strongly preferred. Prior experience with EPIC is an asset.