AI Innovation Specialist

Ensemble Health Partners; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Time off

Retirement plan

Well-being programs

Job summary

Ensemble Health Partners is seeking an AI Innovation Specialist to apply AI, data, and structured problem-solving to real-world business challenges within a fast-paced environment.

You will identify and automate workflows, analyze data trends, and develop AI-assisted solutions, collaborating across AI, Product, Operations, and Revenue Cycle teams. Compensation ranges from $60,000–$95,000 with a 5–10% bonus, reflecting 0–2 years of equivalent practical experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated use of AI tools or automation in projects or academic work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with data and derive insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and automate manual workflows using AI tools and process optimization techniques
• Analyze business and operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, and insights
• Develop prompts, automation workflows, and AI-assisted solutions for business use cases
• Support cross-functional projects across AI, Product, Operations, and Revenue Cycle teams
• Break down ambiguous business problems into structured analyses and actionable solutions
• Translate data insights into clear, business-facing recommendations
• Participate in pilot programs and innovation initiatives focused on efficiency and transformation
• Document processes, best practices, and repeatable AI-enabled workflows
• Maintain strong execution discipline with proactive communication on progress, risks, and blockers

Skills

AI tools

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Dashboards

Analytics tools

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble! 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. 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! O.N.E Purpose: Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations. Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation. Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our “Best in KLAS” Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.

The Opportunity: Job Summary The AI Innovation Specialist is part of an AI-native early talent track focused on building future-ready talent capable of applying AI, data, and structured problem-solving to real-world business challenges. This role prioritizes capability, learning agility, and output over traditional years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and automate manual workflows using AI tools and process optimization techniques
• Analyze business and operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, and insights
• Develop prompts, automation workflows, and AI-assisted solutions for business use cases
• Support cross‑functional projects across AI, Product, Operations, and Revenue Cycle teams
• Break down ambiguous business problems into structured analyses and actionable solutions
• Translate data insights into clear, business‑facing recommendations
• Participate in pilot programs and innovation initiatives focused on efficiency and transformation
• Document processes, best practices, and repeatable AI‑enabled workflows
• Maintain strong execution discipline with proactive communication on progress, risks, and blockers

AI & Technical Responsibilities

• Utilize AI tools as part of daily workflow for research, analysis, and automation
• Develop proficiency in prompt engineering, automation, and AI‑assisted analytics
• Continuously assess emerging AI tools and recommend practical use cases
• Contribute to internal AI capability building and knowledge sharing

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated use of AI tools or automation in projects or academic work
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work with data and derive insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced and ambiguous environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Excel, dashboards, or analytics tools
• Exposure to process improvement or operational workflows
• Internship, fellowship, or project‑based experience
• Exposure to healthcare, operations, or revenue cycle environments

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience. Experience 0–2 years or equivalent demonstrated capability.

Compensation

• Compensation Specialist I: $60,000 – $75,000 | Specialist II: $75,000 – $95,000 | Bonus: 5–10%

Career Path Progression

• Career Path Progression opportunities into Senior Analyst, AI/Automation roles, Product, or Strategy within 12–24 months based on performance.

Awards

• Five‑time winner of “Best in KLAS” 2020-2022, 2024-2025 Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024 22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024 Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024 Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023 Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024 Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024 Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024 Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024 Innovation Work-Life Flexibility Leadership

Culture & Benefits

• Associate Benefits – 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.
• Our Culture – 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 innovation.
• Growth – We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition – We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.

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. 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 [e-mail].

Ensemble is dedicated to providing our clients with experienced healthcare finance and revenue cycle professionals. We believe that our core values of trust, integrity, loyalty and service married with the belief that our work is worthwhile helps us build and sustain sincere relationships with our associates and clients. If you are a passionate, dedicated and experienced revenue cycle, consulting or finance professional and seek career and personal growth, we would love to hear from you. We believe we foster an environment where talented individuals can excel and shine. Our team believes that people are the most important part of our success and that when we take care of our people, they pay it forward by providing our clients with excellent results and world‑class service.