Insurance and Authorization Specialist

Moreau Physical Therapy; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Moreau Physical Therapy in Baton Rouge, LA seeks an Insurance and Authorization Specialist to lock in accurate coverage details and secure fast approvals. You’ll verify benefits, request and monitor prior authorizations, and troubleshoot payer roadblocks while coordinating with front office and clinical teammates to minimize delays.

In a high-tempo environment, you’ll log notes, send quick updates, and support a smooth patient flow from scheduling to visit completion.

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance verification and prior authorizations.
• Strong attention to detail and thorough documentation.
• Clear communication with patients, payers, and teammates.
• Ability to juggle multiple requests in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Verify benefits and approvals, process authorizations, and monitor statuses.
• Troubleshoot payer roadblocks and coordinate with front office and clinicians.
• Log notes and communicate updates to keep care on track and aligned.
• Support a smooth patient flow by reducing delays and denials.

Skills

Insurance verification

Authorization processing

Payer portals

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

multitasking

Job description

As an Insurance and Authorization Specialist, you’ll keep care on track by locking in accurate coverage details and fast approvals. You’ll verify benefits, request and monitor prior authorizations, troubleshoot payer roadblocks, and coordinate with front office and clinical teammates to reduce delays and denials.

Required skills/qualifications:

• Experience with insurance verification, authorizations, and payer portals
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and follow-through
• Clear, confident communication with patients, payers, and teammates
• Comfort juggling multiple requests in a fast-paced setting

Your Benefit Lineup

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

A High-Tempo Day

Your morning kicks off by reviewing the schedule and your priority queue, then jumping into portals and calls to check statuses and spot anything that could slow a visit. As updates roll in, you log notes, send quick messages to keep everyone aligned, and enjoy the momentum of each approval that lands. Midday is steady follow-up and problem-solving, and the afternoon is all about closing loops, lining up next steps, and setting tomorrow up for a smooth, fast start.