Pre-Authorization & Care Access Specialist

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc. is seeking an Authorization Specialist in Tampa to coordinate pre-certifications and authorizations for procedures, tests, and medications. You will liaise with physicians, insurers, and patients to secure timely access to care and maintain thorough EMR documentation.

The role requires 5 years of medical office experience with auth/pre-cert, strong knowledge of CPT/ICD-9, and excellent communication skills. On-site work in Tampa with standard day shift.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant medical office experience, including auth/pre-cert.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and secure insurance pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures, tests, and medications.
• Act as liaison between providers, insurance carriers, patients, and external agencies.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation in the EMR for authorization records.

Skills

Auth / pre-cert knowledge

Medical terminology

CPT & ICD-9 coding

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Academic Medical Group Inc. is seeking an Authorization Specialist in Tampa to coordinate pre-certifications and authorizations for procedures, tests, and medications. You will liaise with physicians, insurers, and patients to secure timely access to care and maintain thorough EMR documentation.

The role requires 5 years of medical office experience with auth/pre-cert, strong knowledge of CPT/ICD-9, and excellent communication skills. On-site work in Tampa with standard day shift.