Easterseals Southern California·Ontario, California
Coordinates the placement of participants into ABA services by acting as a liaison between medical providers, internal associates, and network providers. Manages referrals, updates EMR systems, and prepares utilization and productivity reports.
Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.
$22.12/hr
Under general supervision, works with participantsto obtain placement for ABA within our internal ABA servicesr or the Behavior Provider Network. Functions as the liaison between Behavior Servicesassociates, medical providers, and participants. Coordinates assignments,manages related communications, and ensures appropriate documentation iscompleted. Processes referrals received from internal Clinical CaseManager associates to be placed with BPN providers, providing appropriatedocumentation. Functions asliason between network providers and internal associates and departments,depending on the assistance needed and assists withupdating service programs, authorizations, and notes related to client activityin EMR system.
Coordinates and processes physician referrals, reports and re-authorizations as directed by management. Communicates with medical providers, Behavior department associates and contracted Behavior Network providers to ensure appropriate participant assignments have been identified and necessary documentation for behavior services is complete.
Assists CCMs with processing and sending referrals to network providers and providing supporting documents to initiate services.
Updates EMR system with appropriate provider placement and authorization details for billing.
Provides professional verbal and written communications with participants, associates, medical provider counterparts and managers to assure requested participant assignments are consistent with services provided. Prepares, submits, and/or presents data, reports and/or spreadsheets related to utilization- or productivity-related statistics, as required. Provides orientation, familiarization, instruction and assistance to Behavior Network and Behavior Provider Network associates.
Provides requested documents and updates to network providers to ensure consistency and efficient services are provided.
Supports internal team and network providers with understanding of authorizations and assignments.
Runs and completes reporting processes to verify conracted hours, utilization, and productivity related statistics.
Communicates, collaborates, and participates with Behavior Provider Network team during meetings, and events intended to improve the level of efficient and effective quality service being delivered and to achieve other Behavior Services initiatives.
Participates and communicates during BPN team meetings to gain understanding of new and current department processes, provide updates and input to assist and improve daily operations.
Assists with billing errors, inquiries, data entry, reporting procedures and maintenance of master file.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or national equivalent.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an administrative/clerical environment where complex interactions require a sophisticated level of coordination, preferably in a clinical setting.
Occasional / Up to 30 lbs.
Ability to travel locally, 10% of the time.
Environmental
Exposure: Frequent exposure to unpleasantor hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) 20-50% of work time.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a clinical setting. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of passing a physical exam and background check.
Market context
In California, physician openings are typically driven by ongoing demand across large health systems, outpatient groups, and specialty practices, with competition shaped by board eligibility, licensure, and specialty fit. For this role category, candidates are often compared on clinical experience, communication skills, and readiness to work within team-based care. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving candidates research time. Review the CPT and BLS requirements carefully and confirm your experience aligns with the listed laboratory and acute-care expectations before applying.
