Integral Care
Authorization Specialist
Integral Care, Austin, Texas, United States, 78704
Job Number:
24-11285
Job Summary:
The Authorization Specialist position is responsible for managing and processing insurance authorizations and referrals for patients seeking substance use treatment services in an outpatient clinic. This role involves working closely with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to secure approval for various treatments and ensure that the clinic's services are covered by insurance plans. The specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the clinic's revenue cycle, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements, and facilitating smooth access to care for patients. Key responsibilities will include insurance verification, authorization requests, status monitoring, and issue resolution. The Authorization Specialist will also support office management which involves managing office supplies, coordinating with staff and vendors, overseeing office procedures, and customer service.Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.
Integral Care employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Integral Care defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.
Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
License:
Required:
Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Hours:
Full-Time.
Workdays:
Monday - Friday.
Workhours:
6:00AM - 3:00PM.
Salary:
$21.29 an hour.
Why join us:
Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!
Employee Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision insuranceGenerous vacation/holiday/sick leaveLife and Short-term/Long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)403(b) retirement accountGold's gym membership discountMileage reimbursement
Integral Care strives to maintain a diverse workforce. We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and/or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQA communities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and one of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Burmese. (PM16)
24-11285
Job Summary:
The Authorization Specialist position is responsible for managing and processing insurance authorizations and referrals for patients seeking substance use treatment services in an outpatient clinic. This role involves working closely with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to secure approval for various treatments and ensure that the clinic's services are covered by insurance plans. The specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the clinic's revenue cycle, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements, and facilitating smooth access to care for patients. Key responsibilities will include insurance verification, authorization requests, status monitoring, and issue resolution. The Authorization Specialist will also support office management which involves managing office supplies, coordinating with staff and vendors, overseeing office procedures, and customer service.Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.
Integral Care employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Integral Care defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.
Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.
Education:
Required:
High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
License:
Required:
Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Hours:
Full-Time.
Workdays:
Monday - Friday.
Workhours:
6:00AM - 3:00PM.
Salary:
$21.29 an hour.
Why join us:
Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!
Employee Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision insuranceGenerous vacation/holiday/sick leaveLife and Short-term/Long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)403(b) retirement accountGold's gym membership discountMileage reimbursement
Integral Care strives to maintain a diverse workforce. We encourage all to apply, including those who have knowledge and/or experience working with underserved populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and LGBTQA communities.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be available to those who are bilingual in both English and one of the following languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Burmese. (PM16)