Authorizations Specialist

Radiology Associates of Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Generous PTO

Career growth

Job summary

Radiology Associates of Florida is seeking an Insurance Authorization Clerk to support exam scheduling by obtaining and verifying insurance authorizations and eligibility. You will contact insurers for prior authorizations, maintain CPT code files, and ensure accurate data entry and coding for smooth workflow.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma and strong communication, detail orientation, and teamwork skills to thrive in a fast-paced radiology practice environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains documents, verifies, and conducts follow-up on insurance authorizations and insurance eligibility as required for scheduled exams. Consults with supervisor on complex and/or difficult situations.
• Contacts insurance companies to obtain prior authorization and predetermination for exams ordered by practice providers. Checks insurance eligibility to ensure that the information provided matches the insurance carrier’s database information.
• Maintains CPT code authorization files based on managed care contracts. Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Enters data accurately into system, applying CPT codes to match authorization for exam. Consults with Modality Protocol, Clinical Managers, or technologist, as needed to ensure accuracy and smooth workflow.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Radiology Associates of Florida (RAF) is a leading radiology practice in Florida. We serve the most prestigious, established health systems in the state, including on the east and west coasts, the Florida Panhandle, and the Keys. Our scale affords our practice stability and affords our radiologists flexibility in study mix and scheduling. We also recognize that scale alone does not beget excellence. We are quality-oriented, and we practice radiology at the cutting edge, encouraging subspecialty-level interpretations across the practice, and facilitating collaboration and consultation between our radiologists. Our state-of-the-art IT suite includes universal PACS across the practice, AI tools, and integrated doc-to-doc communication widgets

Our practice is locally and democratically led, with decisions vested in the hands of the group at large, rather than in a few founders or a small group of shareholders. We are the teaching physicians for the University of South Florida Department of Radiology in Tampa. In Sarasota, our Our diverse group of radiologists work and socialize together in our communities around Florida. Even between our communities across the state, we are one practice. We look forward to letting you get to know us better!

Position Summary:

• Obtains documents, verifies, and conducts follow-up on insurance authorizations and insurance eligibility as required for scheduled exams. Consults with supervisor on complex and/or difficult situations.
• Contacts insurance companies to obtain prior authorization and predetermination for exams ordered by practice providers. Checks insurance eligibility to ensure that the information provided matches the insurance carrier’s database information.
• Maintains CPT code authorization files based on managed care contracts. Performs clerical duties as needed.
• Enters data accurately into system, applying CPT codes to match authorization for exam. Consults with Modality Protocol, Clinical Managers, or technologist, as needed to ensure accuracy and smooth workflow.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Competitive Benefits package – Eligibility starts the month after hire, with tiered options to choose from.

Compensation Reviews, Career Growth Opportunities

Generous PTO Plans and Paid Holidays

Proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work for Five Consecutive Years

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Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

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