ABA Authorization Specialist (Hybrid/Remote)

BrightSpring Health Services; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care is hiring an ABA Authorization Specialist to join our team in a hybrid or remote role. You will support access to services by handling authorizations, referrals, and intake coordination for ABA services across multiple states.

The ideal candidate has experience with insurance authorizations and healthcare billing, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently with remote and clinic teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in health care billing and/or authorizations.
• Knowledge of home care framework and operations.
• Understanding of third-party reimbursement in health care.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and provide excellent customer service to staff and insurance representatives.
• Run and utilize computer reports regularly.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
• Provide updates to Agency management on status of authorizations.
• Ensure authorization is obtained and tracked for all pre-authorization needs.
• Ensure objectives are implemented and agency policies followed.
• Document authorization requests clearly.
• Participate in orientation and education of other employees in Authorization.
• Notifies Supervisor of problems and works to provide solutions.
• Complete ongoing education and maintain competency in required areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HS Diploma

Healthcare Billing

Authorization practices

Home care knowledge

Healthcare operations

MS Office

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care is hiring an ABA Authorization Specialist to join our team in a hybrid or remote role. You will support access to services by handling authorizations, referrals, and intake coordination for ABA services across multiple states.

The ideal candidate has experience with insurance authorizations and healthcare billing, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently with remote and clinic teams.