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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ABOUT LONGHORN IMAGING:
Longhorn Imaging Center is proud to be locally owned and operated right here in the heart of Texas. With multiple locations throughout Austin and the surrounding areas, we’re growing rapidly and with that growth comes exciting opportunities for advancement and development within our team.
As the gold standard of imaging, we take pride in delivering exceptional service and care to every patient. At Longhorn Imaging, we deeply value the feedback and ideas of our employees and actively encourage collaboration at every level. We’re committed to creating a workplace culture that prioritizes more than just productivity. Fostering a positive, supportive, and innovative environment is at the heart of everything we do and we’re constantly striving to make it even better.
Longhorn Imaging Center is looking for an Insurance Verification Specialist in Austin.
This person will be responsible for obtaining insurance benefits, verification of eligibility status, and assisting with authorizations over the phone and online; collecting accurate demographics, accurate data entry; scanning electronic records, and performing any other duties necessary to provide efficient, timely services to the patients, their families and providers.
The right candidate must be detail oriented, able to handle a fast paced environment, have the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and provide expert level support to all staff, patients and referring physician offices with a friendly, professional demeanor and appearance.
Qualifications:
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe PDF.
- Must have a working knowledge in computer navigation and have the ability to multitask effectively.
- Must have a working knowledge of health insurance and conceptually understand how health care benefits apply.
Preferred:
- 1+ year medical experience or medical insurance verification and pre-certification.
- Familiarity with online insurance verification of deductibles and co-insurance calculations
- Experience with current insurance portals will be considered first
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical Insurance and Pre Authorization: 1 year (Preferred)
- Insurance verification: 1 year (Preferred)
- Call center: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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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 NYX Health, Onco360, and Teletón and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas 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 20% of authorization specialist openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 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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