Director of Authorizations for ABA

Smilestones ABA; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Billing in Jackson, NJ, is seeking an experienced Director of Authorizations to lead the authorization department and manage a growing team. This full-time, in-office position focuses on overseeing the ABA authorization process and ensuring timely submissions and approvals.

Ideal candidates will have extensive ABA authorization experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing a team within an ABA billing environment.

Qualifications

• ABA authorization experience required.
• Strong knowledge of ABA billing and insurance authorizations.
• Previous director or management experience.
• Experience managing a 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.

Skills

ABA authorization

ABA billing

Leadership

Team management

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Tandem Billing

Pay: $25–$30 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 able to work in office in Jackson, NJ

Pay: $25–$30/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!