Insurance and Authorization Specialist - Opelousas, LA
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Patient access representatives employed in Louisiana earn a median of $17.88 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
As an Insurance and Authorization Specialist II, you'll keep care on track by locking in accurate coverage details and fast approvals. You'll verify benefits, request and monitor prior authorizations, troubleshoot payer roadblocks, and coordinate with front office and clinical teammates to reduce delays and denials.
Required skills/qualifications
- Experience with insurance verification, authorizations, and payer portals
- Strong attention to detail, documentation, and follow-through
- Clear, confident communication with patients, payers, and teammates
- Comfort juggling multiple requests in a fast-paced setting
If you're ready to be the behind-the-scenes driver that protects access to care, apply today.
Your Benefit Lineup
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
A High-Tempo Day
Your morning kicks off by reviewing the schedule and your priority queue, then jumping into portals and calls to check statuses and spot anything that could slow a visit. As updates roll in, you log notes, send quick messages to keep everyone aligned, and enjoy the momentum of each approval that lands. Midday is steady follow-up and problem-solving, and the afternoon is all about closing loops, lining up next steps, and setting tomorrow up for a smooth, fast start.
From Moreau Physical Therapy's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Moreau Physical Therapy
Moreau Physical Therapy hires therapists and front-office staff in Louisiana and Texas.
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