Insurance & Authorization Specialist - Fast-Track Care Approvals

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

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.