AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST, ACCOUNTING - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten CSB in Charlottesville, VA seeks an Authorization Specialist, Accounting to manage service authorizations for clients and coordinate with insurance providers. This is a non-exempt role under FLSA with responsibilities in the Financial Access Department.

You will work under the Fiscal Access Program Manager and handle ad hoc tasks, prioritize workflow, and ensure timely submissions while maintaining professional ethics and compliance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of third party billing and the service authorization process.
• DMAS/Medicaid eligibility criteria; working knowledge of related conditions.

Responsibilities

• Request service authorizations to various insurance companies in a timely manner.
• Maintain records and data related to authorizations.
• Communicate with clients and internal staff; prioritize tasks under supervision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Online authorization submission

Problem solving

Data management

Basic record-keeping

Math

Interpersonal relations

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Credible

Job description

Req# 134

Job Title: AUTHORIZATION SPECIALIST, ACCOUNTING

General Statement Of Responsibilities

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent serves as administrative staff with specialized responsibilities for the Financial Access Department of the Administrative Division. In this capacity, he/she has primary responsibilities for requesting service authorizations to various insurance companies in a timely manner to obtain approval for the agency to provide service to clients.

The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Fiscal Access Program Manager. The incumbent performs duties by proceeding alone under standard practices and referring questionable situations to the supervisor. Standard practices allow for the independent accomplishments of recurring tasks and use of own initiative for prioritizing the work schedule. Work includes ad hoc problem solving around assigned tasks. In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies. Position performance requires analysis of facts and determining action using a wide range of procedures but within the limits of standard practice. Duties require planning own work after definite objectives set by the supervisor with unusual situations referred to the supervisor.

Please see full job description for list of full duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma Required

KSAS

Knowledge of: third party billing, the service authorization process, DMAS/Medicaid eligibility criteria, working knowledge of mental illness, substance abuse, intellectual disability.

Skills in: verbal and written communication; online authorization submission, proficiency with relevant screens of Credible; problem solving; computer and data management; basic record-keeping; math; use of office equipment; data entry; customer service; interpersonal relations.

Abilities to: collect information on third party payer(s) and others regarding benefits, reimbursement requirements, and authorization procedure; comprehend and maintain knowledge of principles; practices and methods of treatment modalities, analyzing data for patterns and trends; medical necessity, levels of care; be organized, efficient and accurate; communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals; be decisive and think quickly; work well under pressure; prioritize work and provide coverage in each of the functional areas; be client-centered/customer oriented; work with both external and internal customers.

Grade: 8 , Hourly Pay Range $19.11 - $28.66

Schedule: Full Time

Location: 110 Avon Street

Charlottesville, VA 22902