Hybrid Finance Authorization & Budget Specialist

Lifeworks Services Inc; Richfield (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO in first year

11 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability

Health Savings Account (HSA) and FSA

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000

403(b) retirement plan with company 3%

Job summary

Lifeworks Services Inc is hiring an Authorization Specialist for the Finance team in Richfield. The role involves obtaining and entering service authorizations and handling budgets for self-directed clients. In-person work is required 20% with full-time hours.

The position supports timely authorizations, adherence to policies, and data entry accuracy, contributing to compliant, efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred in healthcare administration or business administration.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in healthcare, human services, insurance or related field is desirable.
• Experience using computer applications and EHR preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation is complete and accurate for new budgets, renewals and addendums for Self-Directed services.
• Follow up with staff on authorization and addendum status and address issues promptly.
• Maintain detailed records of budget/addendum requests, changes and communications.
• Review budget/addendum entries and resolve issues during processing.
• Provide timely updates to all parties involved and resolve authorization concerns.
• Log and track all service authorization requests and correspondence.
• Review and enter authorization requests for all Self-Directed program services.
• Monitor authorization metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare reports on authorization activities for management.
• Address inquiries from program leaders and staff about authorization status and services.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to resolve issues when needed.
• Assist in audits and reviews to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Data entry

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in healthcare administration or business administration

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lifeworks Services Inc is hiring an Authorization Specialist for the Finance team in Richfield. The role involves obtaining and entering service authorizations and handling budgets for self-directed clients. In-person work is required 20% with full-time hours.

The position supports timely authorizations, adherence to policies, and data entry accuracy, contributing to compliant, efficient service delivery.