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Prior Authorization, Referral, and Medical Records Coordinator

Astrana Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 May 2026
💰 $44,000/yr($40,000/yr$44,000/yr)

About the role

Prior Authorization, Referral, and Medical Records Coordinator

Department: Clinic Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 1658 W. Valley Blvd. Suite 120 Alhambra, CA 91803

Reporting To: Hollie Yamashige

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour


Description

Job Title: Prior Authorization, Referral, and Medical Records Coordinator Department: Clinic Ops About the Role: The Referrals, Prior Authorizations, and Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate submission, follow-up, and approval of referrals and prior authorizations. This role requires a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and consistent, high-quality communication with patients, providers, and insurance companies. The coordinator plays a key role in supporting continuity of care by ensuring all required documentation is complete and processed efficiently. 

What You'll Do: 
• Ensure timely, accurate submission, follow-up, and approval of referrals, prior authorizations, and medical records while maintaining a high level of urgency and quality. • Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and internal teams regarding authorization status, requirements, and updates. • Review requests for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all required information and supporting documentation are included prior to submission. • Assist with gathering and submitting medical necessity documentation to expedite approvals and ensure compliance with payer requirements. • Perform consistent and appropriate follow-up on all pending authorizations and referrals. • Collaborate with clinical and administrative departments to obtain required information for prior authorizations and to support appeals when necessary. • Document all interactions with insurance companies and/or patients accurately and thoroughly in the system. • Maintain detailed and accurate records of all prior authorization information, including approval dates, billing units, procedure codes, and authorization numbers within the patient profile. • Proactively monitor and manage prior authorizations approaching expiration and initiate renewal processes as needed. • Ensure all medical records requests are processed accurately and in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards. • Complete all assigned duties, projects, and reports in a timely manner on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as directed by leadership. 

Qualifications:
 • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Minimum of 1 year experience in prior authorization, referrals, clinical operations, or related functions • Strong verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate in a professional and courteous manner. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and insurance eligibility database. • Excellent data entry and typing skills. 

You're great for this role if: • Knowledge of managed care and medical insurance plans • Knowledge of Elation EHR or similar system • Experience with medications, injections, biologics, and specialty treatment authorizations 

Key Responsibilities

Join Our Team!
The Referrals, Prior Authorizations, and Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for managing the end-to-end coordination of patient referrals, insurance prior authorizations, and medical records processing. This role ensures the timely, accurate, and compliant submission and follow-up of all requests to support seamless patient care and operational efficiency.


The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance representatives. This position plays a critical role in maintaining continuity of care by ensuring that all required documentation is complete, accurate, and processed efficiently within established timelines.


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or healthcare certification preferred
  • Prior experience in healthcare administration, referrals, prior authorizations, or medical records strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of insurance plans, medical terminology, and authorization processes
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Accountability & Reliability
  • Team Collaboration

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