Billing Specialist (Air)

The-Acadian-Companies; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program

Vacation and Sick time

Job summary

Acadian Companies in Lafayette, LA is seeking a claims processor for its Air Ambulance division. You will handle insurance claim processing, denials appeals, and payment resolution, ensuring compliance and accurate patient data. This full-time role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication with providers and patients.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and ESOP, plus vacation and sick time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in medical billing preferred.
• Proficient with Google and MS Office.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Process claim status checks to ensure resolution.
• Contact 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.
• Handle incoming correspondence and calls related to payer type.
• Verify patient insurance.
• Ensure accuracy of demographic information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Google

MS Office

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.

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.

Position Type

Full-time

We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.

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Acadian Companies

Acadian Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Aff… Employment is based solely upon one's individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veterans, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.