Ambulance Billing Specialist
About The Position
Under 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. The 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.
Requirements
- High 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.
- Knowledge of Internet browser software.
- Knowledge of RescueNet Billing Software.
- Knowledge of Spreadsheet software.
- Knowledge of Word Processing software.
- Motivated regarding billing and collection of patient accounts.
- Capable of working independently.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously.
- Able to work well with others as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in medical terminology and/or billing with a medical insurance background is preferred.
- Current driver's licenses.
- National Academy of Ambulance Coding (NAAC) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Executes all functions of the billing cycle.
- Processes patient account transactions in accordance with established guidelines and procedures to optimize the collection of patient service revenues.
- Performs all duties relative to the billing cycle.
- Helps maintain adequate control over individual patient accounts.
- Data entry.
- All phases of first and third party billing.
- Handles patient inquiries.
- Responds to requests for information from patients, payers, or others.
- Assists patients regarding insurance payments or other matters.
- Account receivable posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
