Billing Rep- Remote

**Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.** **For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.** This job is responsible for company billing services ensuring the financial security of accounts in the Accounts Receivable (AR) for patients to ensure receipt of appropriate cash and other financial adjudications to settle account balances. This role involves performing billing activities related to account resolution and includes communication to payors, departmental leadership, and other departments throughout the Revenue Cycle. Responsibilities may include the effective handling of bad debt, charity care, cash collections, yield affecting adjustments, accounts receivable days and accounts receivable over 90 days. 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 **Work Experience** Required – 6 months related experience in related hospital, clinic, medical office, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, hotel, retail and/or customer service Preferred – 2 years related experience in related hospital, clinic, medical office, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, hotel, retail and/or customer service **Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)** * Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. * Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally. * Must be proficient with Windows\-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. * Good time management skills and ability to work self\-directed (with minimal supervision). * Good problem\-solving skills. **Job Duties** * Resolves billing inquiries utilizing a variety of tools (i.e. computer software, reports, computerized operating systems, interdepartmental resources, newsletters, and payor websites.). * Provides feedback to revise and improve billing processes. * Meets billing deadlines and productivity measures while maintaining accurac