Authorization Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Monitor time to make sure employees are checking in and out according to company policy
• Approve time off requests and approve PTO through Time and Labor
• Arrange for coverage for employees while they are sick/or on vacation
• Encourage the employees to follow the policies and procedures of IMS
• Responsible for staff supervision, corrective actions, and recommendations for termination
• Assist Practice Manager in developing and enforcing staff schedules
• Responsible for evaluating staff performance, developing standards, and ensuring basic competencies for all staff
• Encourage employee in their job performance
• Interview and recommend candidates for hire for open positions
• Works with Practice Manager/Director of Operations to develop and implement goals and objectives for the clinical areas
• Oversees clinical areas and ensures tasks are being completed accurately and timely (including patient intake, care coordination, documentation, exam room preparation, and in inventory management)
• Provides support to Practice Manager/Director of Operations to ensure the clinic flow is smooth and efficient and that the patient care needs are met
• Addresses issues raise by Practice Manager/Director of Operations
• Makes reports to the Practice Manager/Director of Operations regarding schedules and daily flow
• Schedules and/or performs maintenance of equipment and/or facilities
• Aid in Practice Manager functions in the absence of the Practice Manager when needed
• Responds in a timely manner to requests via email, inner office mail and phone calls from all departments with IMS
• Establishes credibility and a strong presence in the division
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• A bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or business administration is preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience supervising in a clinical setting, including medical insurance, coding and reimbursement
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and to be accurate, efficient, and organized
• Ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion
• Ability to respond to emergent or stressful situation in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Intermediate computer skills (i.e.. MS Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of and follow HIPAA guidelines and secure Protected Health Information at all times

Benefits

• A generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• A very lucrative 401K plan
• IMS is a tobacco-free work environment
• IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer