Authorization Specialist - USFTGP RCO - (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
Minimum Salary: 35,110.40
Job Posting: Mar 3, 2026, 10:19:05 AM