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Manage denials or potential denials as described by insurer.\nMonitor and review applicable schedule to ensure that authorization and initial length of stay is obtained and on file.\nWhat minimum qualifications you'll need:\nEducation:\nHigh School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.\nNote: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.\nLife at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:\nAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.\nEqual employment opportunity employer:\nEqual employment opportunity employer\nAscension 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.\nFraud prevention notice\nProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.\nE-Verify statement\nEmployer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.\nBenefits:\nPaid time off (PTO)\nVarious health insurance options & wellness plans\nRetirement benefits including employer match plans\nLong-term & short-term disability\nEmployee assistance programs (EAP)\nParental leave & adoption assistance\nTuition reimbursement\nWays to give back to your community\n\nBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. 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Document insurance coverage of services to be provided.\nNotify case management about interactions with insurance companies regarding services. Manage denials or potential denials as described by insurer.\nMonitor and review applicable schedule to ensure that authorization and initial length of stay is obtained and on file.\nWhat minimum qualifications you'll need:\nEducation:\nHigh School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.\nNote: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.\nLife at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:\nAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. 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For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.\nFraud prevention notice\nProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.\nE-Verify statement\nEmployer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.\nBenefits:\nPaid time off (PTO)\nVarious health insurance options & wellness plans\nRetirement benefits including employer match plans\nLong-term & short-term disability\nEmployee assistance programs (EAP)\nParental leave & adoption assistance\nTuition reimbursement\nWays to give back to your community\n\nBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. 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