• The Admissions Specialist supports staff in managing authorization-related issues and ensures timely paperwork and clinical documentation submission.
• Process Adherence: Adhere to established processes and procedures set forth by Central Business Operations leadership to maintain a standardized and efficient referral process.
• Referral Management: Process all incoming agency referrals and ensure accurate information is associated with each client entry. This includes assisting clients in scheduling intake appointments ensuring a smooth and efficient intake process.
• Authorization Monitoring: Submit any initial authorizations and monitor all existing authorizations via Electronic Health Record reporting and payer portals for all programs to ensure service coverage for reimbursement.
• Authorization Follow-Up: Follow up with relevant payers if the initial or reauthorization approval needs to be corrected or amended.
• Staff Notification: Keep regular correspondence with direct care staff and leadership regarding authorization issues, including notification of authorization approvals, denials, and near exhaustion/exhaustion.
• Recording: Continuously update the Electronic Health Record with pertinent authorization-related information.
• Staff Support: Support staff concerning authorization-related issues, including communicating with direct care staff and leadership to ensure all appropriate paperwork and clinical documentation supporting the authorization process is submitted promptly.
• Tracking: Maintain referral tracking and manage referral data, client information, and other relevant information.
• Fax Management: Receive and route incoming faxes and other documents, ensuring they promptly reach the appropriate staff members.
• Incoming Calls: Answer agency phone calls, respond to inquiries, route calls to the appropriate personnel, and provide excellent customer service to clients and stakeholders.
• Meetings: Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings within the Authorizations Team.
• Training: Attend relevant training to stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging trends.

Previous experience in Mental Health and QMHP certification preferred.

Education

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• QMHP-Trainee-A/C (VA)

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals