Authorization Specialist Senior - USFTGP UMSA RCO Front End

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Senior Authorization Specialist to coordinate and secure pre-certifications for procedures, testing and medications. The role involves acting as a liaison among providers, insurers and clinical teams to ensure timely access to care.

The specialist triages calls, transcribes information, schedules outpatient visits, and maintains detailed EMR documentation. This senior position supports staff and resolves complex authorizations to optimize workflows.

Qualifications

• Works with authorization processes; demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with CPT & ICD-9 coding is preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and secure pre-certifications and preauthorizations for procedures, tests and medications.
• Serve as primary liaison between referring providers, insurance carriers and clinical departments to ensure authorization timeliness.
• Triage and transcribe patient calls, schedule outpatient appointments and document activities in the EMR.
• Provide guidance to patients throughout the authorization process and ensure accurate, complete information.
• Support other authorization staff and assist in resolving complex authorization issues to maintain workflow efficiency.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - Authorization Specialist Senior - USFTGP UMSA RCO Front End (260004MD)

Job Description

Authorization Specialist Senior - USFTGP UMSA RCO Front End - (260004MD)

Description

The Authorization Specialist Sr is responsible for coordinating and securing pre-certifications and preauthorizations for procedures, diagnostic testing, and medications to ensure timely patient access to care. This role facilitates communication between referring providers, insurance carriers, and clinical departments to streamline scheduling and maintain continuity of care. The specialist triages and transcribes patient calls, schedules outpatient appointments, enters detailed documentation in the EMR, and provides guidance to patients throughout the authorization process. As a senior-level role, this position supports other authorization specialists and serves as the primary liaison to internal departments to resolve complex authorization issues and ensure efficient workflow operations.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience and Additional Information

• Five (5) years of relevant medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

USF Health Cardiology 509 S. Armenia Ave. Suite 200 Tampa 33609

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday