Billing Specialist

About This Role

This billing position involves managing claims and ensuring timely payment from various payors. The role suits a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility
• Enter pertinent data elements into the billing system and submit claims to the proper payor
• Follow up with payors on unpaid claims and take action to correct issues delaying payment
• Request authorizations required for claims processing
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills when communicating with patients, payors, and facilities
• Complete special assignments and projects with minimal supervision and consistently meet the department
• Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with insurance local, state, and federal regulations related to ambulance billing
• Process correspondence with adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines
• Maintain knowledge of functional area and company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times
• Strong skills with MS Office and Windows applications
• Proficient personal computer skills
• Typing of at least 40 WPM
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Ability to work in a team fostered environment

Nice to have:

• Experience in medical billing
• Healthcare, medical terminology, and third-party payer knowledge

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm

About the Company

This company is seeking a Billing Specialist to join their team.