Authorization Specialist – Hybrid Medical Access Navigator

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc in Tampa is seeking an Authorization Specialist to coordinate insurance pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures, outpatient testing, and prescribed medications. This role acts as a liaison between providers, insurers, patients, and external agencies to ensure timely access to care while maintaining complete and accurate documentation in the EMR.

The Authorization Specialist supports continuity of care by facilitating appointments, triaging patient

Qualifications

• Six months of medical office experience including auth/pre-cert.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and secure insurance pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures, outpatient testing, and medications.
• Serve as liaison between providers, insurance carriers, patients, and external agencies to ensure timely access to care.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in the EMR and support peer‑to‑peer reviews to resolve barriers.

Skills

Medical terminology

CPT coding

ICD-9 coding

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Academic Medical Group Inc in Tampa is seeking an Authorization Specialist to coordinate insurance pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures, outpatient testing, and prescribed medications. This role acts as a liaison between providers, insurers, patients, and external agencies to ensure timely access to care while maintaining complete and accurate documentation in the EMR.

The Authorization Specialist supports continuity of care by facilitating appointments, triaging patient