Billing Specialist (Air)

Socket.dev; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a claims processor for the Air Ambulance division in Lafayette, LA. This role will focus on processing and resolving insurance claims, appealing denials, and ensuring proper payment.

The position is office-based in Lafayette and reports to an ACS Supervisor. Strong billing and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous medical billing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Google, MS Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Punctual with strong attendance history.
• Ability to adhere to productivity goals, departmental and company guidelines, dress code, policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and time management.
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform claim status checks to ensure proper resolution.
• Initiate contact with insurance providers as needed.
• Review and process claim rejections and appeals for resolution.
• Monitor payment discrepancies and process payments.
• Review claims for Federal compliance.
• Process incoming correspondence and calls specific to payer types.
• Verify patient insurance information.
• Ensure accuracy of demographic data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google

MS Office Suite

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for processing and resolving insurance claims specific to our Air Ambulance division. Ensuring proper payment of claims, appealing of denials and resolution of claims of those air related claims.

JOB LOCATION:

This position is primarily based in the office in Lafayette, LA.

REPORTS TO:

ACS Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for claim status checks as needed to ensure proper resolution
• Initiating contact with insurance providers as needed
• Review and process claim rejections and appeals for research and resolution
• Monitor payment discrepancies and process payments
• Review claims for Federal compliance
• Process incoming correspondence and phone calls specific to the payer type
• Verification of patient insurance
• Ensure accuracy of demographic information
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous medical billing experience preferred
• Proficient in Google, MS Office Suite or related software
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers and patients
• Punctual with strong attendance history
• Ability to adhere to productivity goals, departmental and company guidelines, dress code, policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and time management
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.