Authorization Specialist - Tampa, United States - USF Health

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    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.

    Required Skills:
    • High School diploma - Required.
    • Medical Assistant or LPN training - Preferred.
    • 6 months medical office experience to include auth/pre-cert - Required.
    • Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT & ICD-9.
    • Excellent communication skills.