Authorizations Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Authorizations Specialist

Butterfly Effects - Headquarters in Deerfield Beach

Full-Time Opportunity (Onsite)

Butterfly Effects is seeking a Authorizations Specialist to join our corporate office in Deerfield Beach, FL! If you are ready to join a bright, compassionate team of professionals that is focused on enabling our organization to be able to offer high-quality services to families with special needs, then come join the Butterfly Effects family!

What Will You Be Doing

The Authorizations Specialist is responsible for verifying and obtaining authorizations based upon the plan of care for all clients as required by insurance providers. The Authorizations Specialist will partner with the Regional Directors, Consultants, and a multitude of departments to maintain information and to ensure proper services are approved. The Authorizations Coordinator must be detail and task oriented, have excellent communication and relationship building skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare and EMR systems, and will be efficient, focused and have a systematic approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage all authorization requests to ensure they are submitted in a timely manner
• Enter, monitor and audit information to confirm accuracy for all parties affected
• Communicate with Regional Directors, Consultants, and other team members on a daily basis to guarantee all data is correct for services and billing purposes
• Responsible for submitting and following up with insurance companies for receipt of the authorization request, and to obtain updated information or additional authorizations
• Meet deadlines provided
• Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations
• Other work as requested

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and data systems
• Team player who thrives in an environment with high level of communication and collaboration
• Must have benefit education/verification knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy with confidential information
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently, productively and well under pressure
• Service oriented
• Strong phone etiquette and skill set

High School graduate required. Associate's Degree preferred.

One-year experience preferred in healthcare with a demonstrated working knowledge of health care industry and commercial payor authorization process. EMR experience a plus.

Why Work at Butterfly Effects

Families are at the heart of our work, and we take care of the people who make all the difference. Butterfly Effects mission is to make a socially significant change in the lives of children and families.

• A mission you can get behind
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• An opportunity to work at a mission-driven organization where your efforts directly help our children and families
• An open and transparent company culture
• Opportunities for advancement

Who Are We

Butterfly Effects has served more than 15,000 families since our inception in 2005. We have a long history of improving the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder through our family-centric applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. Our mission is to deliver ABA treatment in partnership with families affected by autism to foster a more joyous life.

Our butterfly logo was chosen as a symbol of love, rebirth, and metamorphosis. Together, the name and logo represent our common purpose and deep commitment to helping families create lasting change through individualized ABA therapy.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Butterfly Effects, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate upon the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, service in the military, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role may assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.

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