Authorization Specialist - Medical Office Coordination

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures and medications. The role involves scheduling appointments for outpatient testing and coordinating patient orders.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma, with Medical Assistant or LPN training preferred. A minimum of 6 months medical office experience, including pre-certification processes, is required.

The position operates full-time on-site in Tampa.

Qualifications

• 6 months medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert is required.
• Demonstrated ability to transcribe and triage patient calls.

Responsibilities

• Obtain pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures and medications.
• Schedule appointments for outpatient testing with other providers.
• Coordinate patient appointments/orders.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant or LPN training

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking an Authorization Specialist to obtain pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures and medications. The role involves scheduling appointments for outpatient testing and coordinating patient orders.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma, with Medical Assistant or LPN training preferred. A minimum of 6 months medical office experience, including pre-certification processes, is required.

The position operates full-time on-site in Tampa.