Authorization Specialist Jobs in Ohio
Authorization Specialist jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large health systems, insurance carriers, and financial services firms maintain substantial operations. Employers such as OhioHealth, Anthem Ohio, and Nationwide Insurance consistently hire authorization specialists across prior authorization, benefits verification, and utilization review. Demand remains strong at both entry and senior levels, driven by the scale of Ohio's managed care and integrated health network activity. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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:
The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist is responsible for supporting the Insurance Authorization Specialist I and Insurance Verification Specialists I while performing insurance authorization and verification for all patients scheduled for services at Ensemble Health Partners. They are responsible for performing these functions while meeting the mission of Ensemble Health Partners and all regulatory compliance requirements. The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will work within the policies and processes as they are being performed across the entire organization. They'll support the Department's Supervisor with the daily workflow and distribution of workload, answer questions as the assigned subject matter experts, assist with mentoring and training new members of the team and report any system or process issues identified.
This position pays between $18.65 - $23.50 based on experience
Job Responsibilities:
- The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will support the Insurance Authorization I staff in their responsibility for selecting accurate medical records for patient safety, obtaining and validating demographic and insurance information, working with insurance companies and/or physician offices to complete insurance authorization requirements to secure payment, and ensure active/eligible coverage.
- Assist the supervisor of the department with escalated issues, tracking system and process issues as well as assisting in the training and mentoring of new hires. Among the expectations of this role the Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will assist the Insurance Authorization Specialists I and Insurance Verification Specialists I in achieving: >95% accuracy/quality while handling accounts, as measured by account audits >95% quality of expected customer service etiquette, as measured by phone call audits Meet or exceed Lower controls of average productivity amongst the team productivity standards.
- Assist the supervisor of the department with escalated issues, tracking system and process issues as well as assisting in the training and mentoring of new hires.
- Identify the appropriate clinical records and submit the authorization request to the insurance company based on plan requirements for approval.
- Will be the liaison between the ordering physician and insurance company to ensure all requirements to secure approval are identified and communicated.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience We Love:
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience with authorization or revenue cycle processes for physician/hospital administered medications, injections, infusions, or genetic testing is preferred
- Experience with infusion therapies and lifecycle management of the infusion authorization process
- Experience with oncology and specialty infusion therapies, treatment plans, and applying payor specific rules/policies
- 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
- This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma/GED Required
Preferred:
- 2 Year/ Associates Degree2 Year/ Associates Degree
Certifications:
- Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) required within 9 months of hire -Company Paid
Join an award-winning company
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
- Purpose + 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 TA@ensemblehp.com.
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.
Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble
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:
The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist is responsible for supporting the Insurance Authorization Specialist I and Insurance Verification Specialists I while performing insurance authorization and verification for all patients scheduled for services at Ensemble Health Partners. They are responsible for performing these functions while meeting the mission of Ensemble Health Partners and all regulatory compliance requirements. The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will work within the policies and processes as they are being performed across the entire organization. They'll support the Department's Supervisor with the daily workflow and distribution of workload, answer questions as the assigned subject matter experts, assist with mentoring and training new members of the team and report any system or process issues identified.
This position pays between $18.65 - $23.50 based on experience
Job Responsibilities:
- The Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will support the Insurance Authorization I staff in their responsibility for selecting accurate medical records for patient safety, obtaining and validating demographic and insurance information, working with insurance companies and/or physician offices to complete insurance authorization requirements to secure payment, and ensure active/eligible coverage.
- Assist the supervisor of the department with escalated issues, tracking system and process issues as well as assisting in the training and mentoring of new hires. Among the expectations of this role the Senior Insurance Authorization Specialist will assist the Insurance Authorization Specialists I and Insurance Verification Specialists I in achieving: >95% accuracy/quality while handling accounts, as measured by account audits >95% quality of expected customer service etiquette, as measured by phone call audits Meet or exceed Lower controls of average productivity amongst the team productivity standards.
- Assist the supervisor of the department with escalated issues, tracking system and process issues as well as assisting in the training and mentoring of new hires.
- Identify the appropriate clinical records and submit the authorization request to the insurance company based on plan requirements for approval.
- Will be the liaison between the ordering physician and insurance company to ensure all requirements to secure approval are identified and communicated.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience We Love:
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience with authorization or revenue cycle processes for physician/hospital administered medications, injections, infusions, or genetic testing is preferred
- Experience with infusion therapies and lifecycle management of the infusion authorization process
- Experience with oncology and specialty infusion therapies, treatment plans, and applying payor specific rules/policies
- 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
- This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work onsite at client, temporary, or corporate office locations as business needs require
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma/GED Required
Preferred:
- 2 Year/ Associates Degree2 Year/ Associates Degree
Certifications:
- Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) required within 9 months of hire -Company Paid
Join an award-winning company
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
- Purpose + 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 TA@ensemblehp.com.
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.
Employment Disclaimers – Ensemble
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Authorization Specialist Job Market in Ohio
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in authorization specialist jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio health insurance or managed care authorization credential preferred by most employers
- Two or more years of prior authorization or benefits verification experience required
- Proficiency with ICD-10 and CPT coding systems used in Ohio health system workflows
- Experience with Epic, Availity, or similar authorization and eligibility platforms
- Strong knowledge of medical necessity criteria and payer-specific authorization guidelines
- High school diploma required, associate or bachelor's degree in health administration preferred
Authorization Specialist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a authorization specialist in Ohio?
Most authorization specialists in Ohio enter through a combination of relevant education and on-the-job training rather than a state-issued license. Employers typically look for an associate or bachelor's degree in health information management, medical billing, or a related field. Earning a Certified Authorization Professional credential through the National Association of Healthcare Access Management strengthens candidacy. Large Ohio health systems like Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth often post entry-level authorization roles for candidates with billing or coding coursework.
Which companies hire authorization specialists in Ohio?
Companies currently hiring authorization specialists in Ohio include Ensemble Health Partners, Quiet Waters Clinics, and McGregor PACE, per current listings on MigrateAte as of October 2026. Ohio's concentration of integrated health systems, regional insurance carriers, and managed care organizations means consistent demand for this role throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most authorization specialist jobs?
Blue Ash, Columbus, and Cincinnati have the most authorization specialist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it is home to OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and several major insurance carriers, while Cleveland's density of academic medical centers and Cincinnati's large managed care and employer health plan presence drive openings in those metros as well.
Are there remote authorization specialist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most healthcare-adjacent roles, since authorization work is desk-based and documentation-driven rather than hands-on. About 43% of authorization specialist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly payers and health systems have adopted distributed teams. Prior authorization review and benefits verification roles are the most consistently offered as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a authorization specialist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a medical receptionist, patient access representative, or medical billing role at an Ohio health system or physician group. Large employers such as OhioHealth and the Cleveland Clinic Health System post new-grad and entry-level authorization coordinator roles that provide structured onboarding. Completing a medical billing and coding certificate through an Ohio community college and earning a Certified Healthcare Access Associate credential gives candidates a concrete edge when competing against others who lack direct authorization experience.
Where can I find and apply to authorization specialist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to authorization specialist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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