authorization specialist ii.tampa, florida (remote)posted 2 days ago job detailssummary$22.99 - $23 per hourtemporaryhigh schoolcategoryoffice and administrative support occupations reference AB_5039016 job details Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support our Utilization Management team. In this role, you will act as a key resource in the prior authorization process, ensuring all requests are documented accurately and addressed within contractual timelines to support member healthcare eligibility and access. Key Responsibilities Process and route prior authorization requests for services to appropriate clinical reviewers based on established guidelines. Research and document necessary medical information, including history, diagnosis, and prognosis, to support the clinical review process. Verify member insurance coverage and benefit eligibility using system tools to ensure timely adjudication for payment. Perform data entry to accurately maintain and update authorization requests within the utilization management system. Maintain ongoing tracking of authorizations and referrals in accordance with company policies and procedures. Remain up-to-date on healthcare regulations, authorization workflows, and compliance standards.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

1-2 years of related experience in healthcare customer service, authorizations, and compliance.

Technical Proficiency:

command of the Microsoft Office Suite, with specific expertise in Excel (navigating and managing spreadsheets) and Microsoft Teams.

Core Competencies:

Excellent customer service skills, high attention to detail, and a understanding of healthcare prior authorizations.

salary:

$22.99 - $23 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5

PMeducation:

High SchoolResponsibilitiesProcess and route prior authorization requests for services to appropriate clinical reviewers based on established guidelines. Research and document necessary medical information, including history, diagnosis, and prognosis, to support the clinical review process. Verify member insurance coverage and benefit eligibility using system tools to ensure timely adjudication for payment. Perform data entry to accurately maintain and update authorization requests within the utilization management system. Maintain ongoing tracking of authorizations and referrals in accordance with company policies and procedures. Remain up-to-date on healthcare regulations, authorization workflows, and compliance standards.

SkillsMicrosoft ExperienceCustomer ServiceAuthorizations and ComplianceQualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.