Authorization Specialist Supervisor

PT Solutions Physical Therapy•,

20h•$50,000 - $57,000

About The Position

As an Authorization Specialist Supervisor, you will ensure complete, accurate, and timely authorizations for patients (both private clinic and hospital clinic) and assists clinic staff with completion of authorizations for all patients that need authorization. You will aid in creating and implementing training programs for all new team members and continuing training, answer questions and support all direct report authorization specialists. You will be responsible for conducting required monthly audits on authorizations completed by each direct report. In this role, you will become proficient in the use if ICD-10 and CPT codes, expand your knowledge of insurance benefits and program changes related to Medicare, Medicaid and commercial carriers, and providers, and contact insurance companies to verify authorization requirements. This position requires simple computer data entry and use of Microsoft Office Products. Oversee direct reports on their daily work activities.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Window-based applications.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated skill in prioritizing daily responsibilities and crises to handle a heavy workload.
Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
High School Diploma with courses in bookkeeping and accounting OR an equivalent amount of work experience in a healthcare or related setting.
One to two years of medical billing and administrative experience.
One year of leadership/management experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure complete, accurate, and timely authorizations for patients.
Assist clinic staff with completion of authorizations.
Aid in creating and implementing training programs for new and existing team members.
Answer questions and support direct report authorization specialists.
Conduct required monthly audits on authorizations completed by each direct report.
Become proficient in the use of ICD-10 and CPT codes.
Expand knowledge of insurance benefits and program changes related to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers, and providers.
Contact insurance companies to verify authorization requirements.
Perform simple computer data entry and use of Microsoft Office Products.
Oversee direct reports on their daily work activities.