Authorization Specialist Jobs in Texas
Authorization Specialist jobs in Texas are concentrated in healthcare, insurance, and financial services, with strong demand at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior prior-authorization leads. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio drive the bulk of hiring, where large employers like Humana, USAA, and Texas Children's Hospital maintain sizable authorization and managed care teams. The most in-demand specialties are medical prior authorization, insurance claims authorization, and benefits verification. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Open roles14
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring11
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialOverseeing health insurance pre-certification
Companies hiring13
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Insurance Authorization Specialist Sr
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Texas Oncology
Insurance Authorization Specialist Sr
The Woodlands, Texas
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Authorization Specialist
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Inception LLC
Authorization Specialist
Houston, Texas
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Insurance Verification Specialist I - Prior Authorization & Infusion Services
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Baylor Scott & White Health
Insurance Verification Specialist I - Prior Authorization & Infusion Services
Dallas, Texas
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Insurance Authorization Specialist Sr
Texas Oncology·The Woodlands, Texas
Job functions:
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
2-10 employees
Job Description
Overview:
The US Oncology Network is looking for an Insurance Authorization Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology. This full-time remote position will support the Chemotherapy Department at our 10101 Woodloch Forest location in The Woodlands, Texas. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p.
Note from Hiring Manager: Great team!
This position will be either a level 1 or Sr based on candidate work experience.
As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
What does the Insurance Authorization Specialist do? (including but not limited to)
The US Oncology Network is looking for an Insurance Authorization Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology. This full-time remote position will support the Chemotherapy Department at our 10101 Woodloch Forest location in The Woodlands, Texas. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p.
Note from Hiring Manager: Great team!
This position will be either a level 1 or Sr based on candidate work experience.
As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
What does the Insurance Authorization Specialist do? (including but not limited to)
Under general supervision, reviews chemotherapy regimens in accordance to reimbursement guidelines. Obtains necessary pre-certifications and exceptions to ensure no delay in reimbursement of treatments. Researches denied services and alternative resources to pay for treatment. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Reviews, processes and audits the medical necessity for each patient chemotherapy treatment and documentation of regimen relative to pathway adherence.
- Communicates with nursing and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with particular insurance plans. Provides prompt feedback to physicians and management regarding pathway documentation issues, and payer issues with non-covered chemotherapy drugs.
- Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff. Tracks pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis
- Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification specifically for chemotherapy services. Works as a patient advocate and functions as a liaison between the patient and payer to answer reimbursement questions and avoid insurance delays.
- Researches additional or alternative resources for non-covered chemotherapy services to prevent payment denials. Provides a contact list for patients community resources including special programs, drugs and pharmaceutical supplies and financial resources.
- Maintains a good working knowledge of chemotherapy authorization requirements for all payers, State and federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorization. Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regards to patient*s records.
- Other duties as requested or assigned.
The ideal candidate for the Insurance Authorization Specialist position will have the following background and experience:
Level 1
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Associates degree in Healthcare, LPN state license and registration preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization preferred.
Level Sr (in addition to level 1 requirements)
- Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization and two (2) years clinical review experience required.
Competencies:
- Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
- Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience inn the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
- Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
- Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
- Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Work Environment:
The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.
Texas Oncology
Insurance Authorization Specialist Sr
The Woodlands, Texas
New 16h ago2-10 employees
Job functions:
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
Overview:
The US Oncology Network is looking for an Insurance Authorization Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology. This full-time remote position will support the Chemotherapy Department at our 10101 Woodloch Forest location in The Woodlands, Texas. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p.
Note from Hiring Manager: Great team!
This position will be either a level 1 or Sr based on candidate work experience.
As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
What does the Insurance Authorization Specialist do? (including but not limited to)
The US Oncology Network is looking for an Insurance Authorization Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology. This full-time remote position will support the Chemotherapy Department at our 10101 Woodloch Forest location in The Woodlands, Texas. Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p.
Note from Hiring Manager: Great team!
This position will be either a level 1 or Sr based on candidate work experience.
As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
The US Oncology Network is one of the nation’s largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.
What does the Insurance Authorization Specialist do? (including but not limited to)
Under general supervision, reviews chemotherapy regimens in accordance to reimbursement guidelines. Obtains necessary pre-certifications and exceptions to ensure no delay in reimbursement of treatments. Researches denied services and alternative resources to pay for treatment. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Reviews, processes and audits the medical necessity for each patient chemotherapy treatment and documentation of regimen relative to pathway adherence.
- Communicates with nursing and medical staff to inform them of any restrictions or special requirements in accordance with particular insurance plans. Provides prompt feedback to physicians and management regarding pathway documentation issues, and payer issues with non-covered chemotherapy drugs.
- Updates coding/payer guidelines for clinical staff. Tracks pathways and performs various other business office functions on an as needed basis
- Obtains insurance authorization and pre-certification specifically for chemotherapy services. Works as a patient advocate and functions as a liaison between the patient and payer to answer reimbursement questions and avoid insurance delays.
- Researches additional or alternative resources for non-covered chemotherapy services to prevent payment denials. Provides a contact list for patients community resources including special programs, drugs and pharmaceutical supplies and financial resources.
- Maintains a good working knowledge of chemotherapy authorization requirements for all payers, State and federal regulatory guidelines for coverage and authorization. Adheres to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPPA laws and guidelines with regards to patient*s records.
- Other duties as requested or assigned.
The ideal candidate for the Insurance Authorization Specialist position will have the following background and experience:
Level 1
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Associates degree in Healthcare, LPN state license and registration preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization preferred.
Level Sr (in addition to level 1 requirements)
- Minimum three (3) years medical insurance verification and authorization and two (2) years clinical review experience required.
Competencies:
- Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
- Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience inn the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
- Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
- Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
- Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Work Environment:
The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.
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A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in authorization specialist jobs across Texas.
- One to three years of prior authorization or insurance verification experience in a Texas healthcare or insurance setting
- Proficiency with ICD-10 and CPT coding for medical necessity and authorization reviews
- Familiarity with major Texas managed care plans including Texas Medicaid and CHIP programs
- Strong knowledge of payer guidelines and utilization review criteria such as InterQual or MCG
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with providers, payers, and patients
Authorization Specialist Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a authorization specialist in Texas?
Most authorization specialists in Texas enter through healthcare administration, medical billing, or clinical support roles and build experience with payer and coding processes on the job. Texas does not require a state license specific to this role, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Authorization Professional designation strengthens candidacy significantly. A two- or four-year degree in health information management, business, or a related field is common among competitive applicants in the Texas market.
Which companies hire authorization specialists in Texas?
Texas authorization specialist roles are posted by Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, Inception, and Integral Care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large managed care and integrated health system presence means consistent openings across both payer and provider organizations throughout the state.
Which Texas cities have the most authorization specialist jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston have the most authorization specialist openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, insurance payers, and specialty practices, while Dallas anchors a large managed care and corporate benefits sector, and San Antonio's military-affiliated health networks and regional health plans sustain steady demand.
Are there remote authorization specialist jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields, because authorization work is fundamentally desk-based and documentation-driven rather than hands-on. About 40% of authorization specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how readily payers and large health systems have shifted this function off-site. Prior authorization review, benefits verification, and appeals coordination are the sub-functions most commonly offered in remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a authorization specialist in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a patient access, medical billing, or customer service role at a Texas hospital or clinic, where you gain direct exposure to payer processes and coding. Large Texas health systems such as Memorial Hermann, Baylor Scott and White, and Methodist Health System hire medical administrative associates and patient access representatives who regularly transition into authorization roles. Completing an ICD-10 coding course or a medical terminology certificate from a Texas community college gives your application a concrete edge with hiring managers reviewing entry-level candidates.
Where can I find and apply to authorization specialist jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to authorization specialist jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from healthcare systems, insurance payers, and specialty practices. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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