Billing Represenatative at Ascension

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Insurance Eligibility Verification, Pre-authorizations, Claims Processing, Medicare Billing, Medicaid Billing, Medical Auditing, Patient Counseling, Financial Risk Mitigation, Account Reconciliation, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Indianapolis, IN Facility: Ascension Medical Group, clinic Department/Specialty: Vascular Interventional Radiology and Vein Solutions Schedule: Days | Full-time | Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm How you'll make an impact in this role Confirmed insurance eligibility and secured required pre-authorizations for scheduled procedures, effectively mitigating financial risk and reducing potential claim denials. Counselled patients and medical practitioners regarding insurance coverage, out-of-pocket responsibilities, and alternative options for unauthorized or non-covered services. Prepared and processed clean claims for commercial, third-party, and government payers (Medicare/Medicaid), while managing daily reconciliation to ensure steady cash flow. Researched and analyzed complex Medicare/Medicaid billing regulations, auditing recent accounts to ensure strict compliance with evolving reimbursement practices. Maintained meticulous documentation of all billing activities within patient records and collaborated across departments to resolve unbilled claims and aging accounts. What minimum qualifications 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 requirements you'll need Prior Authorization and insurance experience are a priority in this position. Must be able to work independently and in a team setting. Will be working with a multi-specialty surgical team obtaining authorization for surgical procedures and high tech imaging. 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 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. Equal employment opportunity employer 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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective 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. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

The role involves securing insurance pre-authorizations and processing clean claims for commercial and government payers to ensure steady cash flow. Additionally, the representative counsels patients on coverage and audits accounts for compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations.