JOB SUMMARYCoordinates and processes the daily flow of communication and documentation to obtain authorization for treatment or medical procedures for work-related injuries, illnesses or business-related health care.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEOBTAINS AUTHORIZATION FOR TREATMENT AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES FROM INSURANCE AGENCIES, THE TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION (TWCC), THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) AND OTHER AGENCIES TO FACILITATE TIMELY PATIENT CARE.Accurately and promptly collects initial demographic patient data from patient and employer prior to scheduling non-emergency work related injury/illness appointments, maintains and updates OccMed database with required data.Approves and coordinates all