AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST

Experience Required

1 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$17.00 - $20.00 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

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AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST

Job Locations

US-KY-LOUISVILLE | US-IL-SPRINGFIELD | US-IL-DECATUR | US-MO-COLUMBIA | US-VA-SALEM | US-VA-FRONT ROYAL

ID View phone number on click.appcast.io Line of Business SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $17.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $20.00/Hr.

Our Company

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Overview

Join our team and help change a child's life! We are currently seeking an ABA Authorization Specialist for a hybrid or remote role with SpringHealth Behavioral.

The ideal candidate will:

Be familiar with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) service delivery

Have experience with insurance authorizations, referrals, intake coordination, or related administrative functions

Be highly organized and detail-oriented

Demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills

Be able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Work independently while collaborating with remote and clinic-based team members

This position plays a critical role in supporting our clients, families, and clinical teams while helping ensure efficient access to services.

Responsibilities

Answer telephones and provide excellent customer service to our professional staff and insurance representatives

Run and utilize computer reports regularly

Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient related information

Provide accurate, complete updates to Agency management on status of authorizations for all patients requiring treatment authorization

Ensures authorization is obtained and tracked for all patients whose insurance requires pre-authorization

Is responsible for seeing that objectives are implemented, follows, and promotes agency policies and procedures

Ensure all authorization requests are documented clearly

Participate in the orientation and education of other employees as relates to Authorization department

Observes confidentiality and safeguard all patient related information

Notifies Supervisor of problems in a timely manner and works to help provide solutions

Completes ongoing education requirements and demonstrates ongoing competency in required areas

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED

Minimum of one year of experience in Health Care billing and/or authorization practices

General knowledge of the framework, organization, and function of home care

Sound knowledge of health care operations and third-party reimbursement

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer) with the ability to learn industry specific software applications

Solid organizational skills, thoroughness, and a keen attention to detail with the ability to multi-task while prioritizing effectively

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Excellent, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Professional appearance and demeanor

About our Line of Business

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, offers a holistic approach and integrated care for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources. The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives. For more information, please visit Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

Ideal candidate would have ABA background in billing and authorizations

Salary Range

USD $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour

Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, r ace, color, national origin, r eligion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or s exual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

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