Authorizations Coordinator – Trains Onsite

Joseph Spine Institute

. Obtain authorizations for in-patient, out-patient, in-office, physical therapy, and injection services .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSafety Harbor • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in medical pre-authorizations, orthopedic spine terminology, and effective communication skills. Capable of managing authorization processes while ensuring compliance with coding principles and maintaining strict confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Pre-AuthorizationsOrthopedic Spine ExperienceCPT CodingPractice Management SoftwareMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Medical TerminologyCPT CodingData EntryAuthorization TrackingTechnical Guidance

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailClear CommunicationSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsAdobe AcrobatAllScripts EHR

Industry Keywords

In-Patient ServicesOut-Patient ServicesPhysical TherapyInjection ServicesLetters of Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Obtain authorizations for in-patient, out-patient, in-office, physical therapy, and injection services
Enter complete and accurate data into required software
Update patient referrals and authorization information in the Practice Management software system
Track all authorizations and obtain Letters of Protection on accident-related cases
Assist with assigning correct CPT codes for authorizations on hospital surgeries
Provide technical guidance to physicians and billing staff to identify and resolve issues or errors
Address incomplete or missing records and documentation, ambiguous or nonspecific documentation, and codes that do not conform to approved coding principles/guidelines
Collaborate with Surgical Coordinators to ensure authorization timelines are met
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma
Intermediate Medical Terminology
At least three (3) years orthopedic spine and neck experience preferred
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a medical environment performing medical pre-authorizations preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and AllScripts EHR
Ability to read and interpret orthopedic spine medical procedures and terminology
Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills while working under constantly changing deadlines
Impeccable attention to detail, sense of urgency, clear communication skills, and follow through
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written instructions in English
Must read, write, and speak English fluently
Strict confidentiality and ability to meet required deadlines
Able to train onsite in Safety Harbor, FL office for up to ninety (90) days prior to going remote
Possesses and maintains appropriate router and internet speed for remote work
Must permanently reside within thirty (30) miles of Tampa, FL
Able to spend prolonged periods sitting at a desk while working on a computer

Benefits

Comp & perks

PTO
Benefits
Fully remote work after successful completion of up to 90 days of onsite training