**Your future role at a glance**

**Location:** Austin, TX

**Facility:** DC - Specialty Pavilion

**Department/Specialty:** Pedi Cardiology Clinic

**Schedule:** Day Shift | Full Time

**Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity**

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

**Benefits that help you thrive**

+ **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

+ **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

+ **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

+ **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

+ **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

+ **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

+ **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._

**How you’ll make an impact in this role**

+ Orchestrate the authorization lifecycle for cardiac hospital admissions and high-acuity procedures, ensuring all clinical documentation meets health plan requirements for timely approval.

+ Advocate for patient access and continuity of care by verifying eligibility and benefits, proactively resolving potential insurance hurdles before the patient arrives for treatment.

+ Master real-time financial documentation by meticulously recording authorizations and payer interactions within the patient account history to provide a transparent audit trail.

+ Lead denial mitigation and resolution by identifying potential coverage issues and collaborating with insurers to secure authorization, protecting the practice from revenue loss.

+ Synchronize hospital-wide communications by partnering with Case Management and clinical staff to provide updates on length-of-stay approvals and insurance-specific requirements.

**What minimum requirements you’ll need**

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

+ Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

**What additional preferences we're seeking**

+ **Pre-Authorization Expertise:** Direct experience navigating the authorization requirements for procedures, hospital admissions, and diagnostic testing.

+ **Advanced Payer Portal & Eligibility Proficiency:** Proven ability to verify benefits and secure authorizations across a wide spectrum of public and private health plans with 100% accuracy.

**_Equal employment opportunity employer_**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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**_E-Verify statement_**

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.