Job Description - Authorization Specialist - USFTGP RCO (260000WX)
Job Description
Authorization Specialist - USFTGP RCO
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(
260000WX
)
Description
This position is responsible for obtaining pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures and medications, scheduling appointments for outpatient testing with other providers, transcribes and triages patient calls to physicians, coordinates patient appointments/orders.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma
Medical Assistant or LPN training - Preferred
Work Experience and Additional Information
• 6 months medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding
• Excellent communication skills
Duties & Responsibilities
• Obtains relevant information to initiate & coordinate the authorization/pre-certification process between the referring physician, insurance carrier, and organization for timely scheduling
• Develops working relationships and recommends procedures between the referring physician, the organization, the insurance carrier and other agencies for continuity of care
• Assists and educates patients through the process to provide a positive patient experience
• Maintain the patient's EMR by entering detailed notes related to the procedure, benefits, and authorization for a complete & accurate record
• Responsible for compiling relevant information and documents for peer-to-peer reviews for peer-to-peer reviews for timely resolutions.
Primary Location
:
Tampa
Work Locations
:
USF Health Morsani Center AHC
13330 USF Laurel Dr.
Tampa
33612
Eligible for Remote Work
:
On Site
Job
:
Patient Financial Services
Organization
:
Academic Medical Group Inc
Schedule
:
Full-time
Scheduled Days
:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Shift
:
Day Job
Job Type
:
On Site
Shift Hours
:
8:00am -4:30pm
Minimum Salary
:
35,110.40
Job Posting
:
Apr 3, 2026, 3:57:46 PM