Authorization Office Manager

Authorization Office Manager

The Authorization Office Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day insurance authorization oversight of both outpatient and inpatient rehab therapy activity for the department. Duties include : operation, maintenance and enhancement of billing and rehab therapy information systems (currently WellSky), monitoring fiscal processes and income generation and enhancement and assisting with patient scheduling and throughput. Responsible for ongoing monitoring of changes in insurance and reimbursement requirements inclusive of coding and treatment authorization and making recommendations to optimize compliance. Management of authorization staff at all sites and maintaining communications with insurers, therapists, fiscal services and administration as it relates to authorizations, reimbursement and documentation. Oversight and management of Epic and WellSky workqueues, regular related reporting, auditing of staff accuracy and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience or Associate's degree and 5 years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications :

M-F days

Recruitment Office : Human Resources