Authorization Specialist - USFTGP UMSA RCO Front End
Tampa General Hospital · Tampa, FL · 3 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Authorization Specialist coordinates and secures insurance pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for medical procedures, outpatient testing, and prescribed medications. They serve as a liaison between providers, insurance carriers, patients, and external agencies to ensure timely access to care while maintaining complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Congregate and secure insurance pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for medical procedures, outpatient testing, and prescribed medications.
- Serve as a liaison between providers, insurance carriers, patients, and external agencies to ensure timely access to care while maintaining complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Support continuity of care by facilitating appointments, triaging patient communications, and assisting with peer-to-peer reviews to resolve authorization barriers efficiently.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Six (6) months’ medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding.
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- CPT & ICD-9 Coding
- Excellent Communication Skills
Benefits
- None specified
Pay
- $35,110.40 per year
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Day shift
- 8:00am - 4:30pm