Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist

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<p><b>Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!</b></p><p></p><p>Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.</p><p></p><p>Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!</p><p></p><p>O.N.E Purpose:</p><ul><li><p><b>Customer Obsession:</b> Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.</p></li><li><p><b>Embracing New Ideas:</b> Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.</p></li><li><p><b>Striving for Excellence:</b> Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>The Opportunity: </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p></p><p>The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist is responsible for supporting the Insurance Authorization Specialist I and Insurance Verification Specialists I while performing insurance authorization and verification for all patients scheduled for services at Ensemble Health Partners. They are responsible for performing these functions while meeting the mission of Ensemble Health Partners and all regulatory compliance requirements. The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will work within the policies and processes as they are being performed across the entire organization. They'll support the Department's Supervisor with the daily workflow and distribution of workload, answer questions as the assigned subject matter experts, assist with mentoring and training new members of the team and report any system or process issues identified.</p><p></p><p><b>This position starts at: $18.65/hr.  Final compensation will be determined based on experience.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Job Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will support the Insurance Authorization I staff in their responsibility for selecting accurate medical records for patient safety, obtaining and validating demographic and insurance information, working with insurance companies and/or physician offices to complete insurance authorization requirements to secure payment, and ensure active/eligible coverage.</li></ul><ul><li>Assist the supervisor of the department with escalated issues, tracking system and process issues as well as assisting in the training and mentoring of new hires. Among the expectations of this role the Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will assist the Insurance Authorization Specialists I and Insurance Verification Specialists I in achieving: >95% accuracy/quality while handling accounts, as measured by account audits >95% quality of expected customer service etiquette, as measured by phone call audits Meet or exceed Lower controls of average productivity amongst the team productivity standards.</li><li> Assist the supervisor of the department with escalated issues, tracking system and process issues as well as assisting in the training and mentoring of new hires.</li></ul><ul><li>Identify the appropriate clinical records and submit the authorization request to the insurance company based on plan requirements for approval.</li></ul><ul><li>Will be the liaison between the ordering physician and insurance company to ensure all requirements to secure approval are identified and communicated.</li></ul><p></p><p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p><p></p><p><b>Experience We Love:</b></p><ul><li>1-3 years of experience in a similiar role</li><li>Must be inquisitive and demonstrate openness to innovation including AI to explore better processes and ways to alleviate friction and improve patient and client experiences</li><li>This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require</li><li><span>Experience with authorization or revenue cycle processes for <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">physician-administered</span> medications, injections, infusions, or genetic testing is preferred</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Minimum Education:</b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma/GED Required</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>2 Year/ Associates Degree2 Year/ Associates Degree</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Certifications:</b></p><ul><li>Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) required within 9 months of hire -Company Paid</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important"><b>Join an award-winning company</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Five-time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025</p><p style="text-align:left !important">Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024</p><p style="text-align:left !important">22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024</p><p style="text-align:left !important">Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024</p><p style="text-align:left !important">Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023</p><p style="text-align:left !important">Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024</p><p style="text-align:left !important">Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024</p><p style="text-align:left !important">Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024</p><p style="text-align:left !important">Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024</p><ul><li><p style="text-align:left !important">Innovation</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left !important">Work-Life Flexibility</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left !important">Leadership</p></li><li><p style="text-align:left !important">Purpose + Values</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:</p><ul><li><p><b>Associate Benefits –  </b>We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs. </p></li><li><p><b>Our Culture</b> – Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">innovation.  </span></p></li><li><p><b>Growth – </b>We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement. </p></li><li><p><b>Recognition – </b>We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company. </p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.</p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:TA@ensemblehp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TA@ensemblehp.com</a>.</p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency.  Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position.  A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role’s range.</p><p style="text-align:inherit !important"></p><p style="text-align:left !important"><a href="https://www.ensemblehp.com/employment-disclaimers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble</u></span></a></p>

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