Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Patient Access & Authorization Specialist

Posted Date 3 weeks ago(3/17/2026 8:06 AM)
Workplace Type
On-site
Job Location : City
Tallahassee
Schedule
Days
Position Type
Full Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Category
Surgical Services
Department
TMHPP Radiation Oncology Spec
ID
2026-19912
Company
Medicus

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. 

TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

  • Level II Trauma Center 
  • Primary Stroke Center 
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care 
  • Pediatric Intensive Care 
  • The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. 

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. 

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Role Summary
Supports timely patient access to radiation oncology and oncology-related therapies by managing authorization workflows, monitoring performance within the EPIC environment, and identifying opportunities to improve access, throughput, and financial clearance across the Cancer Center.

 

Prior Authorization & Financial Clearance

  • Manage prior authorization processes for radiation oncology treatments, imaging, and oncology-related medications.
  • Coordinate with payers to obtain timely authorization and resolve denials or requests for additional clinical documentation.
  • Partner with radiation oncology providers, nursing teams, and pharmacy staff to ensure accurate clinical documentation supports authorization requirements.
  • Monitor authorization status to prevent treatment delays and maintain continuity of care for oncology patients.

EPIC Workflow & Performance Monitoring

  • Utilize EPIC reporting tools and workqueues to track authorization performance, treatment readiness, and access timelines.
  • Pull, analyze, and interpret operational reports related to authorization turnaround times, denials, and scheduling readiness.
  • Maintain data accuracy within EPIC to support reliable reporting and operational oversight.

Operational Improvement & Access Management

  • Identify trends, workflow gaps, and barriers impacting timely patient access to oncology services.
  • Communicate performance insights and improvement opportunities to radiation oncology and broader Cancer Center teams.
  • Collaborate with scheduling, clinical, and financial teams to streamline authorization workflows and improve treatment readiness.
  • Support development of standardized processes and best practices for authorization and financial clearance.

Cross-Team Collaboration

  • Serve as a liaison between clinical teams, pharmacy, revenue cycle, and payers to facilitate efficient access to oncology care.
  • Escalate complex authorization or payer issues to appropriate operational or clinical leadership when needed.
  • Contribute to Cancer Center initiatives focused on improving patient access, care coordination, and operational performance.

Professional Growth & Leadership Development

  • Participate in operational improvement initiatives within the Cancer Center.
  • Develop expertise in oncology access workflows and EPIC reporting capabilities.
  • Serve as a resource to teammates regarding authorization processes and payer requirements.
  • Build skills in operational analysis and workflow improvement to support future leadership opportunities within oncology services.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Preferred: Associates Degree, Medical Terminology or Health Care Management

 

Core Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with prior authorization, financial clearance, or revenue cycle processes (oncology or specialty care preferred).
  • Familiarity with EPIC workqueues, reporting tools, and operational dashboards.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
  • Ability to communicate workflow improvement opportunities clearly to clinical and operational teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

 

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY!  We look forward to speaking with you.

 

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.

 

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