Assistant of Claims Processing

Ascension Health•Jacksonville, FL

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and issues bills for reimbursement to individual and third party payers in an out-patient or medical office environment. Prepare insurance claims for submission to third party payers and/or responsible parties. Review claims for accuracy, including proper diagnosis and procedure codes. Review claim rejections and communicates with payers to resolve billing issues. Prepare and review routine billing reports. Recommend process improvements based on findings. Respond to complex telephone and written inquiries from patients and/or third party payers and physician practices. Ascension St. Vincent's is expanding in the fastest-growing county in Northeast Florida with the addition of a fourth regional hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County. Serving Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, Ascension St. Vincent's has been providing caregivers in every discipline a rewarding career in healthcare since 1873. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. 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. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Requirements

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

Prepare and issues bills for reimbursement to individual and third party payers in an out-patient or medical office environment.
Prepare insurance claims for submission to third party payers and/or responsible parties.
Review claims for accuracy, including proper diagnosis and procedure codes.
Review claim rejections and communicates with payers to resolve billing issues.
Prepare and review routine billing reports.
Recommend process improvements based on findings.
Respond to complex telephone and written inquiries from patients and/or third party payers and physician practices.