Director of Authorizations ABA Billing

Smilestones ABA; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Smilestones ABA is seeking a Director of Authorizations to lead our authorization department and optimize the ABA authorization workflow. This role coordinates with billing, clinical, and management teams to drive timely approvals and smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive ABA authorization experience, proven leadership, and the ability to mentor a growing team in a hybrid Hollywood, FL environment.

Qualifications

• ABA authorization experience is a MUST.
• Strong knowledge of ABA billing and insurance authorizations.
• Previous director, supervisor, or management experience.
• Experience managing a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player.
• Must be located in or able to work in the Hollywood, FL area.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the authorization team.
• Oversee the full ABA authorization process.
• Manage initial and ongoing ABA authorizations.
• Track authorization expirations, submissions, and approvals.
• Follow up with insurance companies on pending authorizations.
• Troubleshoot authorization issues and denials.
• Train, support, and hold authorization team members accountable.
• Ensure all authorization deadlines are met.
• Work closely with billing, clinical, and management teams.

Skills

ABA authorization experience

leadership

team management

organizational skills

communication skills

hybrid work environment

remote collaboration

Job description

Director of Authorizations – Tandem Billing

Location: Hollywood, FL — Hybrid
Pay: $25–$28 per hour
Position: Full-Time

Tandem Billing is an ABA billing and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) company providing billing and authorization services to ABA therapy providers.

We are hiring an experienced Director of Authorizations to lead our authorization department and manage our growing authorization team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the authorization team

• Oversee the full ABA authorization process

• Manage initial and ongoing ABA authorizations

• Track authorization expirations, submissions, and approvals

• Follow up with insurance companies on pending authorizations

• Troubleshoot authorization issues and denials

• Train, support, and hold authorization team members accountable

• Ensure all authorization deadlines are met

• Work closely with billing, clinical, and management teams

Requirements:

• ABA authorization experience is a MUST

• Strong knowledge of ABA billing and insurance authorizations

• Previous director, supervisor, or management experience

• Experience managing a team

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities

• Strong team player

• Must be located in or able to work in the Hollywood, FL area

• Ability to work in a hybrid environment

Pay:

$25–$28 per hour, based on experience.

If you have extensive ABA authorization experience and are ready to lead a growing team at an ABA-focused billing company, we want to hear from you!