Authorization Specialist

Job Location s: US-KY-LOUISVILLE | US-IL-SPRINGFIELD | US-IL-DECATUR | US-MO-COLUMBIA | US-VA-SALEM | US-VA-FRONT ROYAL

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Line of Business:
Spring Health Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Position Type:
Full-Time

Pay Min: USD $17.00/Hr.

Pay Max: USD $20.00/Hr.

Spring Health Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

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 Spring Health 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.

• 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

• 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

Spring Health Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of Bright Spring 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 Spring Health combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives.

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Ideal candidate would have ABA background in billing and authorizations

USD $17.00 - $20.00 / Hour