Authorizations Department Coordinator

Overview

Texas Physical Therapy Specialists is seeking a detail-oriented Authorization Coordinator to join our Central Billing Office team. In this vital administrative role, you will help ensure patients receive timely care by managing insurance authorizations, PCP referrals, documentation updates, and communication with clinic teams.

The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, comfortable working in patient EMRs and insurance portals, and has prior experience in medical administration, billing, insurance, or healthcare customer service.

Pay: $16/hr-$17/hr

Work and Training

Schedule:

Training will be at our Leander clinic for the first 30 days then remote after training. Candidates must be within driving distance
to Austin, TX for those 30 days of training.

How Texas PTS Supports you:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Generous PTO Plan!
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Perks and Family Bonding benefits
• Much, much more.

• Run authorization reports and update the Authorization Tracker for assigned clinics.
• Submit and follow up on all insurance authorizations and PCP referral requests.
• Maintain accurate records in patient EMRs, including uploading determinations and chart notes.
• Communicate efficiently and promptly with clinic staff via chat and email.
• Participate in team meetings and adhere to established protocols and workflows.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of billing, medical administrative, insurance, or related healthcare experience preferred.
• Customer service experience required.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using computer systems, patient EMRs, insurance portals, and business office tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple requests and follow-ups.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clinic staff, patients, employees, and the public.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Clear and timely communication.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to follow established workflows.
• Customer service mindset.
• Accountability with follow-up and documentation.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced administrative environment.

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