Medical Billing Specialist

Advanced Medical Transport; West Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Direct Deposit

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Fitness Center Memberships

Job summary

Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) seeks an IPT/MedValet Billing Specialist for our Peoria headquarters. You will perform daily clerical billing tasks and provide patient and facility customer service in a fast-paced healthcare transport setting.

Responsibilities include claim preparation, data validation, outstanding payment follow-up, system entry in Zoll RescueNet, and voucher program management. A strong Excel user with billing know-how will excel here.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent.
• One year billing experience is preferred.
• Ability to type 35-45 w.p.m.
• Computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid billing procedures is preferred.
• Obtains CAC certification one year after released from billing audit.
• Knowledge of Zoll and its relationship to patient accounts billing is preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient files and sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Skilled in English grammar and spelling.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff.
• Ability to maintain files, reports, and other correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Claim Preparation & Coding: Review patient care reports and prepare claims by assigning appropriate pay sources, billing codes, and HCPCS codes in accordance with CMS regulations and Corporate Compliance requirements.
• Data Verification: Verify and validate patient demographic and insurance information using all available resources to ensure billing accuracy.
• Follow-up: Monitor and follow-up with healthcare facilities regarding outstanding payments for IPT and MedValet transportation services.
• System Management: Enter transport records timely and accurately across all billing screens, and manage assigned worklists within the Zoll RescueNet system.
• Account Resolution: Monitor, track, and follow up with healthcare facilities and third-party payers regarding outstanding payments.
• Voucher Program Management: Track voucher utilization, maintain related spreadsheets, distribute billing statements to voucher clients, and conduct follow-up activities on outstanding balances.
• Customer Service: Professionally handle inbound and outbound patient communications to resolve billing inquiries.
• Administrative Support: Calculate transport statistics (STATS), maintain detailed account notes, and perform front-office receptionist duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical skills

Data entry

Billing experience

Medical billing

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Zoll RescueNet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IPT/ Med Valet Billing Specialist

Peoria Market - Peoria, IL 61614

Overview

Salary Range $21.07 - $21.07 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School/GED Equivalent

Description

Join Team AMT! Now hiring for an IPT/MedValet Billing Specialist at our Headquarters in Peoria!

Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) is the premier provider of emergency and scheduled ambulance services in Central and Western Illinois, as well as parts of Iowa. AMT is a private, not-for-profit organization operated for community benefit.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare transportation environment and have a passion for helping others? AMT is seeking an IPT/MedValet Billing Specialists to provide daily clerical support in the form of billing and collecting for Illinois Patient Transport (IPT) and MedValet transports. In this role you will provide top-notch customer service to patients and various agencies.

What You'll Do (this list may not include all the duties assigned):

• Claim Preparation & Coding: Review patient care reports and prepare claims by assigning appropriate pay sources, billing codes, and HCPCS codes in accordance with CMS regulations and Corporate Compliance requirements.
• Data Verification: Verify and validate patient demographic and insurance information using all available resources to ensure billing accuracy.
• Follow-up: Monitor and follow-up with healthcare facilities regarding outstanding payments for IPT and MedValet transportation services.
• System Management: Enter transport records timely and accurately across all billing screens, and manage assigned worklists within the Zoll RescueNet system.
• Account Resolution: Monitor, track, and follow up with healthcare facilities and third-party payers regarding outstanding payments.
• Voucher Program Management: Track voucher utilization, maintain related spreadsheets, distribute billing statements to voucher clients, and conduct follow-up activities on outstanding balances.
• Customer Service: Professionally handle inbound and outbound patient communications to resolve billing inquiries.
• Administrative Support: Calculate transport statistics (STATS), maintain detailed account notes, and perform front-office receptionist duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Strong clerical, data entry, and organizational skills.
• Experience or familiarity with medical billing codes, HCPCS, and CMS regulations.
• Proficiency with billing systems (experience with Zoll RescueNet is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills for handling patient and facility inquiries.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why Join AMT?

• Work with a supportive, mission-driven team.
• Grow your career in a respected Emergency Medical Services healthcare organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

AMT's Benefits:

• 403(b) account with 50% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay six paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as Flex-spending or HSA accounts
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Continuing Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Fitness Center Memberships

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or general education degree (GED) equivalent.
• One year billing experience is preferred.
• Ability to type 35-45 w.p.m.
• Computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid billing procedures is preferred.
• Obtains CAC certification one year after released from billing audit.
• Knowledge of Zoll and its relationship to patient accounts billing is preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient files and sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Skilled in English grammar and spelling.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff.
• Ability to maintain files, reports, and other correspondence.