Public Benefit Specialist at Ensemble RCM LLC — Stamford, CT

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:

• Bonus Incentives
• Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Career Advancement
• This position pays between $21.35 - $23.50 per hour, based on experience

**This position is located On-Site at Stamford - Main Hospital in Stamford, CT**

Essential Job Functions:

• Reviewing all referred uninsured/under-insured patients for program eligibility opportunities, initializing and coordinating the application process to facilitate accurate and appropriate submissions
• Effectively communicating with the patient to obtain documents that must accompany the application
• Following submitted applications to determination point, updating applicable insurance information and ensuring timely billing or adjustment posting
• Documenting all relevant actions and communication steps in assigned patient accounting systems
• Maintaining working knowledge of all state and federal program requirements; shares information with colleagues and supervisors
• Developing and maintaining proactive working relationship with county/state/federal Medicaid caseworker partners, working collaboratively with other revenue cycle departments and associates.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Employment Qualifications:

Minimum years and type of experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare industry, interacting with patients regarding hospital financial issues.

• Understanding of Revenue Cycle including admission, billing, payments and denials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of patient insurance process for obtaining authorizations and benefits verification.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance requirements. Knowledge of medical terminology or CPT or procedure codes.
• Patient Access experience with managed care/insurance and Call Center experience highly preferred.
• 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.

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED. Combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Certifications:

• CRCR Required within 9 months of hire (Company Paid)

Join an award-winning company

Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024

Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024

• Innovation
• Work-Life Flexibility
• Leadership
• Purpose + Values

• 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.

Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble