USF Health
Authorization Specialist Sr - USFTGP
USF Health, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for obtaining pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures and medications, scheduling appointments for outpatient testing with other providers, transcribes and triages patient calls to physicians, coordinates patient appointments/orders. Provides support to all other Authorization Specialists and act as the unit's primary liaison to other areas.
Required Skills:
High School diploma - Required.
Medical Assistant or LPN training - Preferred.
• 5 years of relevant medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert - Required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding.
• Excellent communication skills.
This position is responsible for obtaining pre-certifications and pre-authorizations for procedures and medications, scheduling appointments for outpatient testing with other providers, transcribes and triages patient calls to physicians, coordinates patient appointments/orders. Provides support to all other Authorization Specialists and act as the unit's primary liaison to other areas.
Required Skills:
High School diploma - Required.
Medical Assistant or LPN training - Preferred.
• 5 years of relevant medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert - Required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9 coding.
• Excellent communication skills.