Authorization Specialist - USFTGP UMSA Front End

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc in Tampa, FL is seeking an Authorization Specialist for the USFTGP UMSA Front End team. You will obtain pre-authorizations for procedures, tests, and medications, coordinating with providers, insurers, and patients to ensure timely access to care.

The role emphasizes accurate EMR documentation, effective communication with physicians and insurers, and facilitating scheduling while guiding patients through authorization requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months medical office experience incl auth/pre-cert.
• Knowledge of CPT & ICD-9 coding.

Responsibilities

• Obtain pre-authorizations and pre-certifications for procedures, outpatient testing, and medications per payer guidelines and policies.
• Collect, review, and submit clinical and demographic information for authorization requests.
• Coordinate authorization workflows between providers, insurers, and internal departments to ensure timely scheduling.
• Schedule outpatient diagnostic testing and procedures with internal and external providers.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation including procedure details, benefits and payer communications.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pre-certification knowledge

Prior authorization

Documentation in EMR

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Description - Authorization Specialist - USFTGP UMSA Front End (26000423)

Authorization Specialist - USFTGP UMSA Front End - ( 26000423 )

The Authorization Specialist is responsible for coordinating and securing insurance pre‑certifications and pre‑authorizations for medical procedures, outpatient testing, and prescribed medications. This role serves as a liaison between providers, insurance carriers, patients, and external agencies to ensure timely access to care while maintaining complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR). The Authorization Specialist supports continuity of care by facilitating appointments, triaging patient communications, and assisting with peer‑to‑peer reviews to resolve authorization barriers efficiently.

What you will do

• Obtain pre‑authorizations and pre‑certifications for procedures, outpatient testing, and medications in accordance with payer guidelines and organizational policies.
• Collect, review, and submit relevant clinical and demographic information required to initiate authorization requests.
• Coordinate authorization workflows between referring providers, insurance carriers, and internal clinical departments to ensure timely scheduling of services.
• Schedule outpatient diagnostic testing and procedures with internal and external providers as directed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation in the EMR, including procedure details, benefits information, authorization numbers, and payer communications.
• Transcribe, triage, and route patient calls and messages to appropriate clinical staff or providers in a timely manner.
• Assist and educate patients regarding authorization requirements, scheduling steps, and insurance processes to reduce delays in care.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, insurance representatives, and external agencies to support continuity of care.
• Compile and submit required documentation for peer‑to‑peer reviews, appeals, or medical necessity determinations.
• Monitor authorization statuses, follow up on pending requests, and proactively resolve incomplete or denied authorizations to minimize care delays.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience Qualifications

• Six (6) months medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding.

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of pre‑certification, prior authorization, and referral requirements across various payer types, including commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans.
• Ability to accurately document clinical, insurance, and authorization details in an electronic medical record to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with physicians, insurance carriers, patients, and external healthcare organizations.
• Ability to educate and guide patients through complex authorization processes while delivering a positive, supportive patient experience.
• Ability to manage multiple authorizations, appointments, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Skill in gathering medical necessity documentation, identifying authorization barriers, and supporting peer‑to‑peer review coordination for timely resolution.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

17 Davis Medical Building

17 Davis Blvd

Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work On Site

Organization

Academic Medical Group Inc

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday