What are the responsibilities and job description for the Authorizations Specialist position at Associates in Pediatric Therapy?
Description
In this role, you will play an important part in helping children and their families receive the therapy services that they need in a fun and exciting location!
Benefits Of Working At APT
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications & Education (include, but are not limited to):
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) was founded in 2007 by our CEO Renea Sageser to provide clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality services they need closer to home. We have recently expanded our practices from Kentucky and Indiana to Tennessee! Here at APT we pride ourselves in establishing a culture that prioritizes family-centered care in order to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level.
APT values our patients and employees by being 100% family focused, offering flexible employment opportunities, mentorship opportunities, and community involvement. Since our founding APT has been awarded Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 6 years consecutively!
APT is always looking for talented, passionate, and committed therapists and support staff to serve our patients’ therapeutic needs. If you are passionate about providing pediatric services to patients and families using a team approach and you have a nature that is self-motivating, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, loyal, and respectful for all areas of diversity we would love to chat with you.
We invite you to learn more about working for APT by visiting our website at https://kidtherapy.org/careers/ and hear from our therapists directly by watching this video --> APT Employee Thoughts
Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
In this role, you will play an important part in helping children and their families receive the therapy services that they need in a fun and exciting location!
Benefits Of Working At APT
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 100% Company Provided Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(K) Match
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Yearly company retreats and events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- And so much more!
Position Responsibilities
- Obtains and verifies authorization for treatment from insurance companies for new and existing patients.
- Ensures accuracy and completeness of information requested; confirms all supporting documents are present.
- Documents authorizations for treatment into patient’s electronic medical records; communicates information to therapists and patient legal guardian.
- Assist with medical necessity documentation to expedite approvals and ensure follow-up is performed.
- Monitors assigned patient records to ensure prescriptions for treatment are not close to expiration; contact physician’s office as needed to obtain updated prescriptions for treatment.
- Timely and accurate review of all prescriptions to ensure authorization the authorization and diagnosis match, level and number of visits match, and information is entered correctly into patient’s EMR chart.
- Monitor assigned to ensure authorization for treatment are not nearing expiration; obtain treatment authorizations from insurance companies as necessary.
- Community Involvement – attend at leave two APT sponsored community events and two APT internal events.
- Additional projects or duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Education (include, but are not limited to):
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must have at least two years of experience in a medical office setting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Prior electronic medical records (EMR) experience helpful.
- Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Associates in Pediatric Therapy (APT) was founded in 2007 by our CEO Renea Sageser to provide clinics in rural areas so children may receive the quality services they need closer to home. We have recently expanded our practices from Kentucky and Indiana to Tennessee! Here at APT we pride ourselves in establishing a culture that prioritizes family-centered care in order to Advance Patients to their next Therapeutic Level.
APT values our patients and employees by being 100% family focused, offering flexible employment opportunities, mentorship opportunities, and community involvement. Since our founding APT has been awarded Best Places to Work in Kentucky for 6 years consecutively!
APT is always looking for talented, passionate, and committed therapists and support staff to serve our patients’ therapeutic needs. If you are passionate about providing pediatric services to patients and families using a team approach and you have a nature that is self-motivating, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, loyal, and respectful for all areas of diversity we would love to chat with you.
We invite you to learn more about working for APT by visiting our website at https://kidtherapy.org/careers/ and hear from our therapists directly by watching this video --> APT Employee Thoughts
Associates in Pediatric Therapy is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
