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Precertification Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Float Medical Assistant

Orange City, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $22.53/hr

Handles portal messages from patients, refill medications, order additional labs or imaging as needed, complete prior authorizations, complete precertification for imaging, etc. * Must have effective ...

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How much do precertification jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for precertification in Florida is $14.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.15 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are precertification jobs?

Precertification jobs involve reviewing and approving medical procedures, treatments, or hospital admissions before they occur to ensure they meet insurance or regulatory requirements. Professionals in these roles typically evaluate patient information, communicate with healthcare providers, and coordinate with insurance companies to determine if services will be covered. This process helps control healthcare costs and ensures that patients receive appropriate care according to established guidelines. Precertification specialists often work in hospitals, insurance companies, or healthcare administration settings.

What are some common challenges faced by Precertification Specialists, and how can they be addressed?

Precertification Specialists often face challenges such as staying up-to-date with constantly changing insurance guidelines, managing high volumes of requests, and communicating effectively with both healthcare providers and insurance representatives. To address these, it is important to maintain strong organizational skills, leverage available technology for tracking authorizations, and participate in ongoing training to remain current on payer requirements. Building good relationships with team members and regularly sharing updates can also help streamline processes and minimize delays.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a precertification specialist role, and why are they important?

Success as a precertification specialist requires knowledge of medical terminology, insurance verification, and healthcare regulations, often supported by a background in healthcare administration or certification such as Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Familiarity with insurance portals, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and payer-specific software is typically necessary. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills that help in coordinating between providers, patients, and insurers. These abilities ensure accurate and timely approval of medical procedures, reducing delays in patient care and minimizing claim denials.

What is the difference between Precertification vs Medical Coder?

AspectPrecertificationMedical Coder
Required credentialsCertification may be preferred; knowledge of insurance policiesCertification (e.g., CPC, CCS) often required
Work environmentHealthcare facilities, insurance companies, outpatient clinicsHospitals, clinics, insurance companies, remote work
Employer usageUsed to approve procedures before serviceUsed to assign codes for billing and documentation
Common search intentPrecertification vs Medical Coder

Precertification involves obtaining approval from insurance companies before procedures, focusing on insurance policies and patient eligibility. Medical coders assign standardized codes to medical records for billing, emphasizing coding accuracy and documentation. While both roles are integral to healthcare billing, precertification is about approval processes, whereas medical coding centers on documentation and coding accuracy.

What are the most commonly searched types of Precertification jobs in Florida? The most popular types of Precertification jobs in Florida are:
What cities in Florida are hiring for Precertification jobs? Cities in Florida with the most Precertification job openings:
Infographic showing various Precertification job openings in Florida as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,419 per year, or $14.1 per hour.
Utilization Management Representative II

Utilization Management Representative II

Elevance Health

Tampa, FL • On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Elevance Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 332 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

166th of 261 rated insurance


Job description

Utilization Management Representative II

Location: The selected candidate for this position must reside in Lake Mary, Tampa or Miami Florida.

Hours: Must be available to work 4 days between Monday - Friday from 12 pm - 9 pm EST + one weekend day per week (to include a 10% shift differential).

Virtual:This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, with the exception of required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Utilization Management Representative IIis responsible for managing incoming calls, including triage, opening of cases and authorizing sessions.

How will you make an impact:

  • Managing incoming calls or incoming post services claims work.

  • Determines contract and benefit eligibility; provides authorization for inpatient admission, outpatient precertification, prior authorization, and post service requests.

  • Obtains intake (demographic) information from caller.

  • Conducts a thorough radius search in Provider Finder and follows up with provider on referrals given.

  • Refers cases requiring clinical review to a nurse reviewer; and handles referrals for specialty care.

  • Processes incoming requests, collection of information needed for review from providers, utilizing scripts to screen basic and complex requests for precertification and/or prior authorization.

  • Verifies benefits and/or eligibility information.

  • May act as liaison between Medical Management and internal departments.

  • Responds to telephone and written inquiries from clients, providers and in-house departments.

  • Conducts clinical screening process.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Requires HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years customer service experience in healthcare related setting and medical terminology training; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Qualifications:

  • For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

  • Certain contracts require a Master's degree.

  • Medical terminology training and experience in medical or insurance field preferred.

  • Open-minded and adaptable to evolving technologies

  • Versatile and able to manage multiple responsibilities

  • Background in healthcare with training in medical terminology

  • Experience in the medical or insurance field

  • Excellent problem-solving, facilitation, and analytical skills

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.


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About Elevance Health

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Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

2004

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