Billing Authorization Specialist JobAustin, TX
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Why You'll Love This Job
At BrightPath, we cultivate a supportive, client-centered environment where collaboration and growth are key to delivering excellent results. As an Authorizations Specialist, you’ll join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and empowered to grow both personally and professionally. If you’re passionate about making a difference, BrightPath Behavior is the place for you. The Authorizations Specialist performs a variety of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) service authorization administration and maintenance activities on behalf of the organization. Oversees and/or participates in the coordination and completion of special projects and/or job duties as assigned.
Who We Are:
We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Guided by compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence, we provide individualized treatment to help each child thrive in their home, school, and community. Our vision is to create lasting change, supported by a passionate team committed to quality care. As a BCBA-led, child-focused organization, we prioritize meaningful client programming, staff development, and caregiver engagement.
At BrightPath Behavior, you’re surrounded by support, with teammates who show up for one another, share techniques, work collaboratively, and celebrate wins. Through play-based therapy, you’re committed to impact; every new word, skill mastered, and smile reflects the care you bring, and the difference you make for children and their families. Your growth isn’t just possible; it’s encouraged. You’ll learn from peers and mentors every day through hands-on training, shared knowledge, and opportunities to master techniques that open doors for your future.
Remote position: Preference to reside in Texas
Salaried, Non-exempt: $45k-$50k per year
Who We Are:
We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Guided by compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence, we provide individualized treatment to help each child thrive in their home, school, and community. Our vision is to create lasting change, supported by a passionate team committed to quality care. As a BCBA-led, child-focused organization, we prioritize meaningful client programming, staff development, and caregiver engagement.
At BrightPath Behavior, you’re surrounded by support, with teammates who show up for one another, share techniques, work collaboratively, and celebrate wins. Through play-based therapy, you’re committed to impact; every new word, skill mastered, and smile reflects the care you bring, and the difference you make for children and their families. Your growth isn’t just possible; it’s encouraged. You’ll learn from peers and mentors every day through hands-on training, shared knowledge, and opportunities to master techniques that open doors for your future.
Remote position: Preference to reside in Texas
Salaried, Non-exempt: $45k-$50k per year
Responsibilities
· Monitor expiring contracts or authorizations and request new contracts or authorizations with insurance carriers
· Enter insurance authorizations in billing system
· Contact BCBAs to update treatment plans and give a due date for receiving authorization material
· Submit referrals to physician for signature
· Complete attendance log if required by payor
· Oversee the approval process, ensuring all authorizations are approved by insurance companies
· Proactively communicates with insurance companies to ensure all clients are currently authorized for scheduled services
· Identify and report trends and prior authorization issues relating to billing and reimbursement
· Verifies completeness and accuracy of all documentation
· Accept feedback and be willing and able to implement new or modified policies and procedures
· Utilize effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
· Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and established protocols
· Maintain billing department voicemail and email accounts
· Work from assigned job location during standard business hours
· Attend required meetings
· Complete other projects and duties, as assigned
· Conduct a benefit and eligibility check on new and existing clients
· Monitor unconverted sessions and follow up with clinical teams to ensure conversion
· Assist clinical teams with unlocking session notes and attaching addendums as needed
· Enter insurance authorizations in billing system
· Contact BCBAs to update treatment plans and give a due date for receiving authorization material
· Submit referrals to physician for signature
· Complete attendance log if required by payor
· Oversee the approval process, ensuring all authorizations are approved by insurance companies
· Proactively communicates with insurance companies to ensure all clients are currently authorized for scheduled services
· Identify and report trends and prior authorization issues relating to billing and reimbursement
· Verifies completeness and accuracy of all documentation
· Accept feedback and be willing and able to implement new or modified policies and procedures
· Utilize effective time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
· Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and established protocols
· Maintain billing department voicemail and email accounts
· Work from assigned job location during standard business hours
· Attend required meetings
· Complete other projects and duties, as assigned
· Conduct a benefit and eligibility check on new and existing clients
· Monitor unconverted sessions and follow up with clinical teams to ensure conversion
· Assist clinical teams with unlocking session notes and attaching addendums as needed
Skills & Qualifications
· 1 year of ABA experience required
· Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
· Fluent in spoken and written English
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to adapt to a changing environment
· Ability to take feedback from supervisors and make corrective action
· Ability to work on a team
· Willing to learn and implement new skills
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· Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)
· Fluent in spoken and written English
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to adapt to a changing environment
· Ability to take feedback from supervisors and make corrective action
· Ability to work on a team
· Willing to learn and implement new skills
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