Charge Analyst
Your future role at a glance Location: Remote | Austin, TX Facility: Seton Family of Hospitals Department/Specialty: Finance Admin Schedule: Full time | Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Salary: $26.11 - $36.39 Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension 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 thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Optimize Revenue Integrity: Analyze, update, and coordinate charge master activities using clinical and coding expertise to ensure complete compliance and eliminate billing inconsistencies. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with managed care, clinical staff, and internal departments to accurately capture billable items, secure reimbursement data, and resolve software edits. Process Improvement & Auditing: Lead strategic revenue cycle projects and audits to streamline billing efficiency, maximize collection efforts, and improve overall workflows. Strategic Staff Education: Educate case management and departmental teams on complex payer updates, policy changes, and denial or appeal management processes. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required What additional preferences we're seeking Must be located in the Central Austin Area Surgical and medical billing experience preferred Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office is a plus Equal employment opportunity employer 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective 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 statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.