Ambulance Billing Specialist

Emergycare Inc; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergyCare Inc. seeks an Ambulance Billing Specialist to execute all functions of the billing cycle and process patient account transactions in accordance with established guidelines.

The role requires meticulous data entry, handling of first and third party billing, and timely posting of accounts receivable. You will respond to patient inquiries and requests for information from patients, payers, or others, while assisting with insurance payments and related matters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year certificate from college or technical school or 3–6 months related experience.
• Prior experience in medical terminology and/or billing with a medical insurance background preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Execute all functions of the billing cycle and process patient account transactions.
• Handle data entry and all phases of first and third party billing.
• Respond to patient inquiries and requests for information from patients, payers, or others.
• Post accounts receivable and assist with insurance payments and other related matters.

Skills

Data entry

Billing

Customer inquiries

Insurance payments

Accounts receivable

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate from college/technical school

3–6 months related experience

Tools

RescueNet Billing Software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Internet browser

Job description

SummaryUnder the direction of the Billing Department Manager, an Ambulance Billing Specialist executes all functions of the billing cycle and processes patient account transactions in accordance with established guidelines and procedures to optimize the collection of patient service revenues.DimensionsPersonnel Guided: None directly supervised. Assist other Ambulance Billing Specialists in areas related to their duties, as they might be inter-related to the incumbent's area of responsibility.Equipment: Telephone, 10-key calculator, copy machine, fax, scanning, printers, personal computer and all other equipment utilized in Patient Services Department.Nature and ScopeThe Ambulance Billing Specialist performs all duties relative to the billing cycle and helps maintain adequate control over individual patient accounts. These duties include data entry, all phases of first and third party billing; patient inquiries; requests for information from patients; payers or others; assistance to patients regarding insurance payments or other matters; and account receivable posting.The incumbent should be a high school graduate or equivalent, motivated regarding billing and collection of patient accounts, and capable of working independently. Prior experience in medical terminology and/or billing with a medical insurance background is preferred. Other qualifications include good communication and organizational skills, ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously and able to work well with others as part of a team.Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in medical terminology and/or billing with a medical insurance background is preferred.Computer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge ofInternet browser software; RescueNet Billing Software, Spreadsheet software; Word Processing software.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCurrent driver's licenses and National Academy of Ambulance Coding (NAAC) certification is preferred.EmergyCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.