Billing Representative Revenue Cycle Management

Your Future Role At A GlanceLocation: Austin, TXFacility: RemoteDepartment/Specialty: Revenue Cycle ManagementSchedule: Day Shift | Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00pSalary: $19.73 - $26.70Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets OpportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.Benefits That Help You ThriveComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreHow You'll Make An Impact In This RoleExecute Targeted Denial Diagnostics: Systematically review and resolve specialized billing holds and complex claim denials to accelerate revenue recovery and minimize aging accounts receivable.Drive Report-Driven Claim Resolution: Analyze high-priority billing reports to strategically target, investigate, and correct bottlenecked claims daily.Advance Clean Claim Metrics: Review submitted claims against strict payer criteria to identify omissions, correct billing errors, and prevent recurring rejections at the source.Navigate Complex Payer Portals: Interface directly with insurance clearings houses and payer networks to track claim progress and overturn adjudication errors.Collaborate in an Onsite Clinical Environment: Work closely with local administrative and clinical teams to resolve documentation gaps that cause front-end claim holds.What Minimum Requirements You'll NeedEducation: 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.What Additional Preferences We're SeekingProven Denial Management Acumen: Direct experience identifying, appealing, and resolving insurance claim holds and denials.Insurance Landscape Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of commercial and government payer guidelines, coordination of benefits, and billing codes.Analytical Problem-Solving: The ability to work from structured reports, prioritize a high-volume workload, and focus on high-impact claims.Exceptional Communication: Strong professional communication skills to effectively collaborate with onsite colleagues and insurance representatives.Technical Agility: Proficiency in navigating billing software, clearinghouses, and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.Equal employment opportunity employerAscension 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.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.