Authorizations Manager
About The Position
Butterfly Effects is seeking an Authorizations Manager for its corporate headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The position oversees and supports areas of the authorizations process and works with other managers overseeing a team of 8 or more staff members. The role collaborates closely with field teams nationally and corporate teams to evaluate and implement process changes across functional areas. The successful candidate is process-oriented and able to manage key performance practices, develop and execute improvements, streamline sustainable workflows, communicate effectively, coach staff, and build relationships through active listening. Based on experience, the manager will lead authorization functions and cross-train to support other areas. The role supports the organization’s mission of providing applied behavior analysis therapy to children and families affected by autism.
Requirements
- Team leadership experience in the healthcare field.
- Understanding of commercial insurance and Medicaid benefit verification and authorizations.
- Ability to thrive in a highly communicative and collaborative environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated independent thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Discretion and diplomacy when handling confidential information.
- Strong attention to detail; highly organized and process-driven.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and other data systems.
- Strong phone etiquette.
- Coaching abilities and ability to build relationships quickly through active listening.
Responsibilities
- Support and manage authorization specialists to ensure timely receipt, renewal, and follow-up of pre-authorizations so field practitioners can serve families.
- Lead process-improvement activities to promote team effectiveness and compliance.
- Coordinate daily workflow and establish team priorities.
- Track productivity and enter, monitor, and audit data in electronic data sets and platforms.
- Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Collaborate with field team members nationally and corporate team members on process changes.
- Cross-train to support other functional areas.
- Assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental coverage options.
- 401(k).
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Opportunities to expand operational and leadership skills in a growing organization.
- Collaborative work environment with clinical and operational leaders.
- Meaningful work supporting children and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
