Claims Processing Assistant Neurosurgery

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Ascension Medical Group Salisbury Building in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a full-time medical billing specialist. You will prepare insurance claims, review diagnoses and procedure codes, and submit to third party payers while ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

You’ll handle claim denials, communicate with payers and physician practices, and generate routine billing reports. A solid understanding of revenue cycle processes and patient communication is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• 3 years experience handling acute and provider-based hospital medical billing preferred.
• Proficient with 1500 and UB04 claim forms; strong revenue cycle knowledge.

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

Medical billing

UB04 forms

Charge entry

Payer communication

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year experience

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Medical Group Salisbury Building
• Schedule: Full-Time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Jacksonville, FL
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group Salisbury Building
• Schedule: Full-Time

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.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

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.

Additional Preferences

• 3 years of experience handling acute and provider-based hospital medical billing
• Proficient with 1500 and UB04 claim forms
• Comprehensive revenue cycle understanding, spanning front-end, mid-cycle, and back-end RCM denial management
• Strong technical background in charge entry, coverage verification, LOB guidelines, and authorization requirements

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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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