Claims Processing Assistant

Ascension; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer‑matched 403(b)

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Tulsa, OK seeks a detail‑oriented Revenue Cycle Billing Specialist to prepare insurance claims, verify diagnoses and procedure codes, and address payer denials.

You will review routine billing reports, communicate with patients and payers, and contribute to process improvements to enhance accuracy and cash flow.

This full‑time, day‑shift role within the Revenue Cycle Patient Acct group offers comprehensive benefits, tuition support, PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares insurance claims for submission to third party payers and/or responsible parties.
• Reviews claims for accuracy, including proper diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Reviews claim rejections and communicates with payers to resolve billing issues.
• Prepares and reviews routine billing reports. Recommends process improvements based on findings.
• Responds to complex telephone and written inquiries from patients and/or third party payers and physician practices.

Skills

Claims submission

Payer communication

Billing reports

Process improvement

Customer inquiries

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of job-specific experience

Job description

• Prepares insurance claims for submission to third party payers and/or responsible parties.
• Reviews claims for accuracy, including proper diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Reviews claim rejections and communicates with payers to resolve billing issues.
• Prepares and reviews routine billing reports. Recommends process improvements based on findings.
• Responds to complex telephone and written inquiries from patients and/or third party payers and physician practices.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Tulsa, OK
• Facility: AMG South Harvard
• Department: Revenue Cycle Patient Acct
• Schedule: Full-time | Day shift

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepares insurance claims for submission to third party payers and/or responsible parties.
• Reviews claims for accuracy, including proper diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Reviews claim rejections and communicates with payers to resolve billing issues.
• Prepares and reviews routine billing reports. Recommends process improvements based on findings.
• Responds to complex telephone and written inquiries from patients and/or third party payers and physician practices.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.

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.

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

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.

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.

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