What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing and Authorization Specialist position at Atlanta Autism Center?
Description:
Scope:
The Billing & Authorizations Specialist supports billing processes, authorization workflows, and credentialing activities across multiple locations. This role ensures accurate claims submission, timely authorization entry, and adherence to payer requirements, contributing to operational consistency and compliance across locations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Conduct eligibility & Benefits checks across all areas (Last Friday & 1st of each month)
Manage ABA Commercial payment plans
Train Intake team on SLP & OT Authorizations
Process lab Authorizations & Billing
Handle medical billing, claim submission, and denial resolution
Support credentialing processes for all providers
Requirements:
Maintain accuracy and timeliness in billing and authorization entries
Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and internal policies
Collaborate effectively with intake, clinical, and administrative teams
Familiarity and experience with CentralReach
Ability to interpret an EOB and knowledge of computerized billing systems
Ability to communicate with patients in a courteous yet stern manner to collect on delinquent accounts
Ability to use individual judgement to solve problems and make decisions
Non-Discrimination Statement The Atlanta Autism Center (AAC) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AAC complies with applicable laws regarding accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience:
Requires 2 years minimum experience in a medical business office setting.
Qualifications & Skills:
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with CentralReach, and/or Medical, ABA, SLP or OT billing
Strong understanding of medical terminology, and payer requirements
Computer skills including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (including Excel), and relevant Medical/ABA software systems including ECW and Central Reach.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Billing/Coding certification a plus
Requirements :
Candidate must be available to work on-site, as this is not a remote position
Scope:
The Billing & Authorizations Specialist supports billing processes, authorization workflows, and credentialing activities across multiple locations. This role ensures accurate claims submission, timely authorization entry, and adherence to payer requirements, contributing to operational consistency and compliance across locations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Conduct eligibility & Benefits checks across all areas (Last Friday & 1st of each month)
Manage ABA Commercial payment plans
Train Intake team on SLP & OT Authorizations
Process lab Authorizations & Billing
Handle medical billing, claim submission, and denial resolution
Support credentialing processes for all providers
Requirements:
Maintain accuracy and timeliness in billing and authorization entries
Ensure compliance with payer guidelines and internal policies
Collaborate effectively with intake, clinical, and administrative teams
Familiarity and experience with CentralReach
Ability to interpret an EOB and knowledge of computerized billing systems
Ability to communicate with patients in a courteous yet stern manner to collect on delinquent accounts
Ability to use individual judgement to solve problems and make decisions
Non-Discrimination Statement The Atlanta Autism Center (AAC) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AAC complies with applicable laws regarding accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience:
Requires 2 years minimum experience in a medical business office setting.
Qualifications & Skills:
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Familiarity with CentralReach, and/or Medical, ABA, SLP or OT billing
Strong understanding of medical terminology, and payer requirements
Computer skills including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office (including Excel), and relevant Medical/ABA software systems including ECW and Central Reach.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Billing/Coding certification a plus
Requirements :
Candidate must be available to work on-site, as this is not a remote position
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