Sr Billing Rep- Remote

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a dedicated finance and customer service professional to support Pre-Service, ED Registration, Financial Counseling, Call Center, Billing, Collections/Follow-Up, Self-Pay, Credentialing, or Denials. You will verify benefits, obtain authorizations, bill, collect, and counsel patients on financial responsibility.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient communication, problem solving, and service excellence across the patient financial journey.

Qualifications

• Must have data entry skills and be proficient with Windows-style applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication with patients.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, and self-direction.
• Strong customer service and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrates good judgement and conflict resolution skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily operations activities: ensures accurate and timely collection of data for charges/claims and payments.
• Provides recommendations for system improvements to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Upholds service standards by delivering excellent customer service and communicating with patients.

Skills

Data entry

Windows applications

Verbal and written communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Judgement and conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes responsibility for providing overall support to one of the following areas: Pre-Service, ED Registration, Financial Counseling, Call Center, Billing, Collections/Follow-Up, Self-Pay, Credentialing, Denials. This job ensures the financial security of accounts for patients in various ways; assumes responsibility for working and advising patient of their financial responsibility whether it is a patients self pay, co-payment or deductible; ensures the financial security of patient accounts by carrying out one of the following functions: verifying benefits, obtaining authorizations, billing or collecting, resolving denied claims, financial counseling, credentialing, or registering patients; and directly supports the business office by assisting with the reduction of bad debt. This job is customer service focused with demonstrated ability to gather and disseminate information through effective communication, either in person or over the phone; exercises good judgment in handling payment or billing related issues with the aptitude to solve problems effectively and efficiently; and assumes responsibility for increasing patient satisfaction by consistently representing the company professionally.

Required - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Associates Degree

Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

Required - 4 years experience in hospital, clinic, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, and/or direct experience in a healthcare environment

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Good analytical skills
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good time management skills and self directed
• Good team building skills
• Demonstrates Good Judgement and conflict resolution skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills

Job Duties

• Performs daily operations activities such as: ensures accurate and timely collection of all data necessary for the processing of charges/claims and, ultimately, the receipt and processing of payments owed to the company.
• Provides recommendations for system improvements in order to ensure accuracy and consistency of operational activities
• Upholds and supports company service excellence standards by providing excellent customer service and effectively communicating with patients throughout their medical experience.

Performs other duties as assigned by a member of the Management Teams

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.