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Authorization Specialist

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
Roanoke, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026 CLOSED ON 6/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Authorization Specialist position at Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare?

BRBH is seeking a well-organized and detail oriented candidate with knowledge of billing processes and 3rd party authorizations. The ideal candidate will be skillful with data entry and online authorization processing. This position requires the ability to effectively interact and collaborate, work independently, and balance multiple tasks successfully.

Hiring Range: $16.60/hour-$20.09/hour

Role

The Authorization Specialist plays an essential role in agency revenue generation from clinical services provided. The Authorization Specialist provides fiscal support for clinical programs by:

  • Verification of Medicaid eligibility,
  • Preparing & submitting requests for authorization using fax & online systems,
  • Monitoring service utilization of authorized services
  • Tracking authorization expirations, session limit requirements, and reauthorization due dates,
  • Reporting trends and recommends solutions for identified problems.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with the option to work from home on a hybrid basis.

Requirements

  • Education: Associate's Degree in business-related coursework or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience: Minimum of two years' experience with insurance eligibility and benefit verification.
  • Background Check: Candidates who are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

  • Make a difference in the community: Many individuals served by our Supportive Housing program experience a reduction in psychiatric hospitalizations, a reduction in arrests, and maintain safe and stable housing.
  • Team atmosphere: Our small team work hard to change lives.
  • Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
  • We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: https://www.brbh.org/careers/

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA

Salary : $17 - $20

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