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The Authorization Specialist Sr is responsible for coordinating and securing pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures, diagnostic testing, and medications to ensure timely patient access to care. This role facilitates communication between referring providers, insurance carriers, and clinical departments to streamline scheduling and maintain continuity of care. The specialist triages and transcribes patient calls, schedules outpatient appointments, enters detailed documentation in the EMR, and provides guidance to patients throughout the authorization process. As a senior-level role, this position supports other authorization specialists and serves as the primary liaison to internal departments to resolve complex authorization issues and ensure efficient workflow operations.
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Work Experience and Additional Information
Five (5) years of relevant medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert. Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding. Excellent communication skills
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong proficiency in EMR systems (e.g., EPIC) with the ability to document detailed notes, track authorization statuses, and manage patient scheduling.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with physicians, insurance carriers, patients, and internal departments.
Primary Location Tampa
Work Locations USF Health Morsani Center AHC 13330 USF Laurel Dr. Tampa 33612
Eligible for Remote Work On Site
Job Patient Financial Services
Organization Academic Medical Group Inc
Schedule Full-time
Scheduled Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Shift Day Job
Job Type On Site
Shift Hours 8am-5pm
Minimum Salary 17.39
Job Posting Aug 14, 2026, 1:11:22 PM
