Authorization Specialist Senior - USFTGP UMSA RCO Front End

University of South Florida Tampa General Physicians; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc. seeks an Authorization Specialist Senior to coordinate pre-certifications and secure authorizations for procedures, testing, and medications.

The role requires coordinating with providers, carriers, and clinical teams to keep patient care on schedule and ensure continuity of care. As a senior member, you will mentor others, triage calls, transcribe, schedule, and document in the EMR while guiding patients through the authorization process.

Qualifications

• Experience in authorization and pre-certification workflows.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and coding concepts.
• Proficient in documenting in EMR systems.
• Strong communication with providers and insurers.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and handle complex authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and secure pre-certifications and preauthorizations for procedures, tests, and medications.
• Liaise between referring providers, insurers, and clinical departments to maintain access and scheduling.
• Triage and transcribe patient calls and schedule outpatient appointments.
• Enter detailed documentation in the EMR and guide patients through the authorization process.
• Serve as a senior resource and primary liaison for complex authorization issues.

Skills

Authorization processes

Communication

EMR documentation

Medical terminology

Pre-cert and pre-auth

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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

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.

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

Tampa 33609

Eligible for Remote Work On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday