What are the responsibilities and job description for the Authorizations Team Lead position at bonejoint?
Lead a high‑impact team that keeps patient care moving forward.
Are you a detail‑driven problem solver with strong knowledge of payer rules, coding, and medical necessity? Do you love improving processes, guiding teams, and making healthcare operations run smoothly? If so, this is the role for you!
Bone & Joint is seeking a Prior Authorizations Team Lead to support and elevate our surgical, clinic, and physical therapy authorization operations. This role is essential to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant authorizations that protect revenue and keep patient care on track.
What You'll Do
As our Authorizations Team Lead, you will:
Guide and support the Prior Authorizations team in processing surgical, PT, and clinic authorizations
Ensure authorizations are accurate, compliant, and submitted timely
Stay on top of payer rules, CPT/HCPCS codes, and medical necessity guidelines
Monitor turnaround times, trends, and potential bottlenecks
Identify process improvements that reduce denials and optimize revenue
Collaborate with Coding, Billing, and Clinical teams to support clean documentation
Train, mentor, and onboard new and existing staff
Support hiring, evaluations, and workflow optimization
Serve as backup when the Supervisor is out of office
Travel to Bone & Joint locations as needed for onsite leadership
What You Bring
High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
2 years' experience in prior authorizations, billing, coding, or revenue cycle
Coding certification (CPC, COC, etc.) preferred
Strong understanding of payer rules & medical necessity
Analytical mindset with experience in reporting & trend analysis
Proven leadership or mentorship experience
Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PM/EHR systems
Valid WI driver's license
Why Join Us?
At Bone & Joint, you'll lead a team that plays a critical role in supporting patient care and revenue integrity. We offer a collaborative environment, professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact every day.
Salary.com Estimation for Authorizations Team Lead in Wausau, WI
$65,397 to $86,125
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