Authorization Coordinator Remote Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina

Authorization Coordinator Remote Children’s Specialized ABA Greensboro, NC Job Details Full-time $24 – $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Google Docs Customer service Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED IT support Data entry Computer skills 2 years Communication skills Time management Full Job Description About Children’s Specialized ABA Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive. Children’s Specialized ABA embraces a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and social well-being, ensuring every aspect of a patient’s life is considered in their therapeutic journey. Our integrated care model brings ABA therapy services augmented by complementary therapies, such as speech and language, occupational, and behavioral health services, ensuring a comprehensive, whole-child approach that supports a wide range of needs, from verbal to behavioral and social skills. This is a remote position, but candidates must live in one of the following states: NC, AZ, FL, IN, TN, TX, MO, PA, VA or OH. Core work hours are M-F 8:30am/9:00am-5:00pm/5:30pm EST. The Values that set Children’s Specialized ABA apart

Inclusivity:

We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.

Innovation:

We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.

Connection:

We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.

Quality and Safety:

We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve. What Sets Children’s Specialized ABA Apart in ABA Therapy We empower authenticity, foster creativity, and growth. We approach each child with empathy. We believe in the power of collaboration. Collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and learning. Excellent benefits for eligible employees. Wraparound services! If you are in this field, you know that it requires support, empathy, understanding and love. We are here to provide the support and longevity you are looking for!

Job Summary:

The Authorization Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and efficient coordination of client insurance authorizations for Behavioral Health services. This role plays a critical part in maintaining continuity of care by monitoring authorization timelines, submitting requests promptly, and upholding meticulous documentation standards in alignment with payer requirements and organizational policies.

Responsibilities:

Ensure timeliness of reports and authorizations prior to expiration dates. Submit complete authorization request for single case agreements (SCA) including in-network exceptions. Communicate with insurance companies to resolve issues, appeal denials, and ensure timely approvals. Engage clinicians when required by insurance providers Perform accurate data entry in EMR and other software Ensure that clinical team is aware of upcoming authorization deadlines to drive creation and submission of progress report for re-authorization in a timely manner to prevent service interruptions. Work with billing team to ensure that all authorizations are properly documented in system. Proactively identify potential issues in the authorization process and escalate concerns to appropriate departments to ensure timely resolution and prevent service disruptions. Assist other staff with issues converting sessions in EMR Assist with the development of policies, procedures, workflows, and step action guides for authorization and billing as well as hand-in / hand-offs with other departments. Develop and maintain authorization request templates to streamline the authorization request process and decrease turnaround time Maintain accurate and complete progress reports of authorizations requested, turnaround time, etc. Other duties as assigned (e.g., including scheduling, intake, communicating with families, recruiting)

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) 2 + years of authorizations, medical insurance, billing, or claims processing experience Experience using an electronic records medical system Detail oriented, strong organizational, time management, analytical, problem solving, and customer service skills Ability to multitask and track multiple items at the same time Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including phone and email Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Sheets and Google Docs, with strong computer skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude

Benefits:

5 days Paid Time Off (PTO) (PTO increases with tenure). 5 sick days per calendar year. 9 Paid Holidays per calendar year . Medical (free Medical insurance for employee coverage; buy-up for partner/dependent coverage). Dental, Vision, STD, Critical Illness, Accident. Free 50k life insurance policy. Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access to participate in the Company’s 401(k) subject to eligibility requirements. Company discount program – discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sprots ticks and more. Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.