Billing Specialist

Eagle Ambulance is a fast-growing organization who is not only passionate about their patients’ care but also about their employee's well-being. We are currently seeking a comprehensive biller to join our team. This individual would be responsible for the full-cycle billing of ambulance claims, including:

- Invoicing

- Claim submission

- Insurance verifications

- Patient registration (demographics- data entry)

- Coding

- Charge entry

- Payment posting

- A/R Follow up

- Denial management

- Reporting

- Aging

Eligible candidates must possess the ability to comprehend and categorize ambulance claims with diligence, speed, and accuracy. Candidates also need to be able to type an average of 70 words per minute (alphanumerically) and use shortcut-key capabilities with minimal errors.

A prime candidate should possess self-starting skills and business acumen and is capable of learning and retaining the basic billing procedures needed to complete a claims billing cycle.

EXPECTATIONS

· Adheres to Eagle Ambulance Policies and Procedures

· Performs duties as workload necessitates

· Maintains a positive and respectful attitude

· Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload

· Consistently reports to work on time and is prepared to perform the duties of the position

· Meets Eagle Ambulance productivity and quality standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Organize and prepare transportation claims

· Accurately enter data into corresponding fields within various software programs (Including: demographics, insurance, charges, deductions authorizations, etc.)

· Resolve discrepancies and obtain missing information

· Post payments

· Follow-up on outstanding claims and denials

· Verify insurance

· Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal employment laws and company policies. (HIPAA -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.).

· Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.

· Adherence to and compliance with information systems security. It is the responsibility of every computer user to: Know and follow Information Systems security policies and procedures. Attend Information Systems security training, when offered. Report information systems security problems.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

· A High School Diploma or equivalent

· Two years of experience in a high-volume data entry position specific to claims billing

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

· Must have proficient typing skills and be able to alphanumerically type 65 WPM – typing test required.

· Must have experience using shortcut-keys in multiple computer operating systems.

· Exceptional literacy and numeracy skills.

· Strong computer skills

· Ability to enter data into a computer quickly and accurately.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Microsoft office and Excel experience.

· Good investigation and critical thinking skills.

· Effective oral and written and Interpersonal communication skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, or REGISTRATIONS

· Typing certificate – 65 WPM

· Work authorization or employment eligibility

· Must possess a valid California Driver’s License or Identification Card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Must be able to sit for 4-10 hours a day

· Must be able to constantly use your hands (write, type, fold invoices, stuff envelopes, etc.) for up to 8 hours a day