Bedded Insurance Authorization Specialist

Ensemble Health Partners; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work

Bonus Incentives

Paid Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement

Job summary

Ensemble Health Partners seeks a Bedded Insurance Authorization Specialist to manage initial and concurrent insurance authorization for hospital admissions. You will verify active coverage, estimate patient responsibilities, and secure timely authorizations while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Join a nationwide leader in revenue cycle management offering remote work options, paid certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience with insurance authorizations and/or medical authorizations.
• Comprehensive understanding of insurance authorization requirements and CPT codes.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; fast learner.
• Positive demeanor with professional communication in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits for procedures and visits.
• Determine deductible, coinsurance, and copayment amounts; notify patients when applicable.
• Obtain and maintain authorizations in a timely manner; reduce denials.
• Review visit data to support medical necessity with payer criteria.
• Ensure services fall within benefit plans and contracted providers.
• Maintain accuracy and productivity targets (>95%).

Skills

Insurance experience

Medical terminology

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR)

2 Year/Associates Degree

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:CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:Remote WorkBonus IncentivesPaid CertificationsTuition ReimbursementComprehensive BenefitsCareer AdvancementThe position pays between $17.00 - $18.65/hr based on experience

The Bedded Insurance Authorization Specialist is responsible for performing initial and concurrent insurance authorization securement, clinical submission and denial prevention for all patients admitted to the hospital for clients. They are responsible for performing these functions while meeting the mission and goals of Ensemble Health Partners and all regulatory compliance requirements. The Bedded Insurance Authorization Specialist will work within the policies and processes as they are being performed across the entire organization.

• Confirm that a patient’s health insurance(s) is active and covers the patient’s procedure; may be completed multiple times during, and after a patient’s visit/stay.
• Confirm what benefits of a patient’s upcoming visit/stay are covered by the patient’s insurance(s) including exact coverage, effective date of the policy, coverage limitations / requirements, and patient liabilities for the type of service(s) provided.
• Check benefits to determine deductible, coinsurance, and copayment amounts due. If applicable; use procedure estimate process/program to notify the patient in advance of the amount due.
• Ensure payer requirements including the following are met:Verify and document insurance eligibility; confirm and document benefits.Review and submission of clinical documentation to ensure the treatment/services are appropriate for the diagnosis as determined.Obtain and verify that insurance authorizations are obtained and maintained on designated patients.Ensure that initial and all subsequent authorizations are obtained in a timely manner.Work to reduce and eliminate authorization denials.
• Review and analyze patient visit information to determine whether authorization is needed and understand payor specific criteria to appropriate secure authorization and provide clinical to support medical necessity.
• Ensure that services provided to eligible members are within benefit plan and appropriate contracted providers are being utilized.
• Responsible for reviewing visit data to ensure appropriate and accurate information is provided to the payor to support the authorization request and follow-up timely. Among the expectations of this role, the Specialist will achieve: >95% accuracy/quality and productivity.

Qualifications :Must have experience working with insurance companies and/or medical authorizations.Must have comprehensive understanding of insurance authorization requirements, contract benefits, CPT codes and medical terminology.Work requires a high level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and the ability to retain material quickly.Must demonstrate a positive demeanor, solid verbal and written communication skills, and be professional in both appearance and approach.Must be able to handle considerably stressful situations and multiple tasks simultaneously.Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment. Work requires the ability to access online insurance eligibility and pre-certification systems.Must be able to successfully complete additional job‑related training when offered.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Must have experience working with insurance companies and/or medical authorizations.Must have comprehensive understanding of insurance authorization requirements, contract benefits, CPT codes and medical terminology. Work requires a high level of critical thinking and problem‑solving skills and the ability to retain material quickly.Must demonstrate a positive demeanor, solid verbal and written communication skills, and be professional in both appearance and approach.Must be able to handle considerably stressful situations and multiple tasks simultaneously.Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of personal computers and other standard office equipment. Work requires the ability to access online insurance eligibility and pre-certification systems.Must be able to successfully complete additional job‑related training when offered.

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:Hospital experience preferredRequired Minimum Education:High School Diploma or GEDCertified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) required within 9 months of hire -Company PaidPreferred Education:2 Year/ Associates DegreeSpecialty/Major: Medical Assisting or Practical Nursing

Join an award‑winning company

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

Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include: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.

Due to business, operational, payroll, and regulatory requirements, this position is limited to individuals who reside and are authorized to work within the United States. Applications generated from outside the United States will not be considered. Individuals may reapply when located within the United States.

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 .

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.

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