• Job Description

  Req#: REQ_00177656

  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 is responsible for ensuring the financial security of accounts for patients, including functions associated with the posting of payments, adjustments, and transfers of adjudicated claims from insurance companies. Additionally, responsible for a variety of patient payments and trending errors with recommending how to prevent future errors.

  Education

  Required – High school diploma or equivalent

  Preferred – Bachelor’s degree

  Work Experience

  Required – 2 years experience in customer service, healthcare, or leadership OR 1 year internal company experience with demonstrated success in relevant area

  Preferred – Hospital and/or clinic revenue cycle experience and decision making, problem solving, analytical, and quality management skills, billing or financial experience

  Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of insurance adjudication process.
  • Working knowledge and ability to electronically post remittances in an efficient and timely manner.

  Job Duties

  • Adequately prepares to post payments from the bank deposit that includes copies of checks, remittance advices, and explanation of benefits.
  • Accurate and timely handles processing of the insurance adjudication or guarantor payment on a daily basis.
  • Balances all processed amounts against reported bank totals.
  • Demonstrates competency in Federal, State, and Third Party regulations.
  • Demonstrate responsibility for professional growth and maintaining required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the position.
  • 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.

  Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

  The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

  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.

  Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

  Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

  Individuals who reside in and will work from the state of Colorado are not eligible for remote work position.

  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 careers@ochsner.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

  We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement , as well as the pay transparency policy for more information.

  Affirmative Action Policy Statement

• About the company

  Ochsner Medical Center, historically also known as Ochsner Clinic, Ochsner Hospital, and Ochsner Foundation Hospital, is a hospital in Jefferson, Louisiana, a short distance from the city limits of New Orleans.

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