ABA Authorization Specialist - Remote/Hybrid

BrightSpring Health Services; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care seeks an ABA Authorization Specialist for a hybrid or remote role. The specialist will support insurance authorizations, referrals, and intake coordination to ensure services are accessible.

Ideal candidate has ABA service delivery familiarity, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with remote and clinic teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of health care billing/authorization experience.
• Knowledge of home care framework and third-party reimbursement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn industry software.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and provide customer service to staff and insurers.
• Run and utilize computer reports regularly.
• Observe confidentiality and safeguard patient information.
• Provide updates to management on authorization status for patients.
• Ensure authorization is obtained and tracked for pre-authorization requirements.
• Implement agency policies and procedures within the Authorization department.
• Document all authorization requests clearly.
• Assist in orientation and education of Authorization staff.
• Notifies supervisor of problems and helps provide solutions.
• Complete ongoing education to maintain competency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care seeks an ABA Authorization Specialist for a hybrid or remote role. The specialist will support insurance authorizations, referrals, and intake coordination to ensure services are accessible.

Ideal candidate has ABA service delivery familiarity, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with remote and clinic teams.