Business Office Assistant - Behavioral Health

Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Business Office Assistant specializing in Behavioral Health Billing and Authorizations to support our behavioral health team on a part-time, temporary basis. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with a strong background in behavioral health insurance billing, authorizations, and appeals who can step in and create a trackable system for authorizations and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Submit, track, and follow up on insurance authorizations
• Prepare and manage insurance appeals, including documentation and communication with payers
• Maintain organized records of claims, authorizations, and appeals
• Prepare Departmental Reports
• Provide general administrative support as needed

Skills

• Proven experience in behavioral health insurance billing (required)
• Strong knowledge of insurance authorizations and appeals processes
• Familiarity with Medicaid and/or commercial insurance payers preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or EHR systems

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002