Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least two years of experience performing follow-up activities in a medical office environment is required.
Knowledge of claims processing, billing, CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, and medical terminology is required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
Strong attention to detail, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills are required.
Effective customer service, communication, and organizational skills are required.
Ability to manage workloads, maintain accurate records, and protect confidential information is required.
Responsibilities
Follow up on outstanding self-pay, commercial, and government payer accounts.
Research and resolve denials, underpayments, and billing discrepancies.
Compare payer payments with expected reimbursement and support appeals when needed.
Communicate with patients, insurance companies, and physician offices to resolve account issues.
Update demographic and insurance information and document follow-up activity accurately.
Answer billing questions and process payments by telephone.
Identify recurring reimbursement issues and report trends to leadership.
Provide backup support for billing, cash posting, and charge posting while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Desired Qualifications
A college degree in a business-related field is preferred.
Hospital claims billing expertise is strongly preferred.
Description
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana seeks a detail-oriented, dependable, service-focused Revenue Cycle Specialist to join our Patient Financial Services team. You’ll use your follow-up experience and problem-solving skills to resolve outstanding accounts, address payment discrepancies, and support timely, accurate reimbursement while providing excellent service to patients and payers.
Put your investigative skills to work—helping resolve accounts and keeping the revenue cycle moving.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Specialty hospital environment
Hands-on role in account resolution and reimbursement
Close collaboration with the revenue cycle team and other departments
Opportunities to identify trends and improve processes
Meaningful work supporting hospital operations and patient service
What You’ll Do
Follow up on outstanding self-pay, commercial, and government payer accounts
Research and resolve denials, underpayments, and billing discrepancies
Compare payer payments with expected reimbursement and support appeals when needed
Communicate with patients, insurance companies, and physician offices to resolve account issues
Update demographic and insurance information and document follow-up activity accurately
Answer billing questions and process payments by telephone
Identify recurring reimbursement issues and report trends to leadership
Provide backup support for billing, cash posting, and charge posting while maintaining patient confidentiality
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
At least two years of experience performing follow-up activities in a medical office environment
Knowledge of claims processing, billing, CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, and medical terminology
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong attention to detail, math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
Effective customer service, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage workloads, maintain accurate records, and protect confidential information
If you enjoy solving problems, resolving accounts, and providing excellent service, apply today.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our company values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply for job openings.
Spine Hospital of Louisiana welcomes Joshua Todd as Senior Vice President of Operations.
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana is proud to announce that Joshua Todd, DNP-A, CRNA, MBA, has joined the hospital as Senior Vice President of Operations.
A Baton Rouge native and highly respected healthcare leader, Todd brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, operational leadership and a strong commitment to advancing patient care. He previously served as Vice President of Operations and Chief Nurse Anesthetist at DPI Anesthesia.
Todd's career includes experience at Houston Methodist's DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, where he provided anesthesia care for patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures and organ transplants. His clinical background, combined with executive leadership experience, positions him to support continued growth and innovation at the Spine Hospital of Louisiana.
"Joshua's leadership, experience and dedication to patient care align directly with our mission," said Terri Hicks, CEO. "He understands what it takes to deliver exceptional outcomes while supporting both patients and providers. We are excited to welcome him to our team."
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Todd is deeply committed to education and mentorship. He serves as affiliate faculty for Franciscan Missionaries of Its Lady University's Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia program and as adjunct faculty for LSU's MBA program, where he developed and launched a healthcare operations course.
Todd has been recognized for his leadership and impact within the Baton Rouge community, including being named a 2024 Greater Baton Rouge Forty Under 40 honoree and a 2026 "Shining Star" recipient in FranU's Hall of Distinction.
The addition of Todd reflects the Spine Hospital of Louisiana's continued investment in leadership, innovation and delivering high-quality, specialized care to patients across the region.