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Authorization Specialist roles sit at the intersection of compliance, identity verification, and access control, all areas where employers routinely file H-1B visa petitions for candidates with specialized credentials. Most open positions require a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard USCIS uses to evaluate H-1B visa eligibility.
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UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Interventional Psychiatry is looking for an Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist! This role will support insurance authorization and verification. The position may assist with front-office and back-office duties as needed. Experience navigating benefits for procedures is preferred. Experience with Epic is also a plus.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a clinic focusing on groundbreaking interventions for treatment-resistant depression. Come be a part of life-changing work with our Interventional Psychiatry team!
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary
Verifies insurance policy benefit information and obtains Authorization/Precertification, prior to the patient's visit or scheduled admission, or immediately following admission. Assist in identifying problems and ensures that the insurance is accurate on the patient account. Assures insurance information and appropriate referrals have been completely and accurately obtained.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Verifies insurance policy benefits for new and returning patients with carriers and employers.
- Assures all insurance information has been completely and accurately obtained.
- Documents all pertinent insurance information.
- Documents information given or received to support actions taken on insurance charges or referral issues.
- Identifies special policy clauses or pre-existing conditions and verifies effective date of policies.
- Educates patients and families on insurance issues.
- Communicates patient's fiscal responsibility in a professional manner.
- Notifies appropriate work units of patient's insurance coverage, authorizations, or status.
- Identifies all patients without third party financial benefits and directs them for financial counseling according to Financial Counseling and Revenue Cycle policies and procedures.
- Receives and reviews UT-H Health Science Center Managed Care contracts to understand the contract provisions.
- Interprets managed care contracts for insurance coverage.
- Provides support to Revenue Cycle work units and other work units as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS
None
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
6 months of related experience required. Three years required for Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist II.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
INTRODUCTION
UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences' Center for Interventional Psychiatry is looking for an Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist! This role will support insurance authorization and verification. The position may assist with front-office and back-office duties as needed. Experience navigating benefits for procedures is preferred. Experience with Epic is also a plus.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a clinic focusing on groundbreaking interventions for treatment-resistant depression. Come be a part of life-changing work with our Interventional Psychiatry team!
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary
Verifies insurance policy benefit information and obtains Authorization/Precertification, prior to the patient's visit or scheduled admission, or immediately following admission. Assist in identifying problems and ensures that the insurance is accurate on the patient account. Assures insurance information and appropriate referrals have been completely and accurately obtained.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Verifies insurance policy benefits for new and returning patients with carriers and employers.
- Assures all insurance information has been completely and accurately obtained.
- Documents all pertinent insurance information.
- Documents information given or received to support actions taken on insurance charges or referral issues.
- Identifies special policy clauses or pre-existing conditions and verifies effective date of policies.
- Educates patients and families on insurance issues.
- Communicates patient's fiscal responsibility in a professional manner.
- Notifies appropriate work units of patient's insurance coverage, authorizations, or status.
- Identifies all patients without third party financial benefits and directs them for financial counseling according to Financial Counseling and Revenue Cycle policies and procedures.
- Receives and reviews UT-H Health Science Center Managed Care contracts to understand the contract provisions.
- Interprets managed care contracts for insurance coverage.
- Provides support to Revenue Cycle work units and other work units as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS
None
MINIMUM EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
6 months of related experience required. Three years required for Insurance Authorization Verification Specialist II.
Physical Requirements
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Authorization Specialist
Map your degree to the specialty occupation standard
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Authorization Specialist role. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation to document the theoretical and practical knowledge requirements before your employer files the I-129.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Authorization Specialist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. That filing history confirms the employer already knows the H-1B process and won't be starting from scratch with your petition.
Verify the wage level before your employer files
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before the offer stage so you can flag any mismatch between your offered salary and the certified wage tier.
Check whether your employer is E-Verify enrolled
Authorization Specialist roles often involve identity verification workflows that overlap with E-Verify compliance. Employers already enrolled in E-Verify are operationally familiar with work authorization documentation, which typically accelerates the onboarding side of your H-1B transfer.
Build a credential file before your first interview
Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and any clearance or compliance documentation your role requires. Authorization Specialist positions frequently support regulated industries where USCIS may issue an RFE requesting evidence that your credentials match the specialty occupation definition.
Negotiate your start date around premium processing timelines
Standard H-1B processing runs several months. If your employer doesn't elect premium processing through USCIS, build that timeline into your start date negotiation. A 60-day gap between your current status expiration and a delayed start date puts you in a difficult position.
H-1B Visa Authorization Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Authorization Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, or a compliance-focused discipline. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. If the role involves identity management, access control frameworks, or regulatory compliance, the specialty occupation standard is typically met when the employer documents the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129.
How do I find Authorization Specialist employers who already sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Authorization Specialist roles by verified H-1B sponsorship history, pulling from DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data. This means every employer you see has already filed LCAs for this occupation, not just self-reported a willingness to sponsor. That distinction matters when you're evaluating whether to invest time in an application.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Authorization Specialist role mid-status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status and the new role qualifies as a specialty occupation. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 before your first day. Your previous employer's approval is not required.
What happens if my Authorization Specialist role shifts significantly after my H-1B is approved?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer requires an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. Authorization Specialist roles can drift toward IT management or expand into PERM-adjacent compliance work over time. Document any title or duty changes with your HR team, and confirm with your employer whether an amendment is required.
Does working as an Authorization Specialist in a regulated industry affect my H-1B application?
Regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or federal contracting can strengthen your specialty occupation argument because the compliance and access control functions in those environments typically require specific degree training. However, if the role requires a federal security clearance, confirm with your employer that the clearance process is compatible with your current status before USCIS adjudicates the petition.