Billing Specialist (LA Medicaid)

Acadian Ambulance • Lafayette, LA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Acadian Ambulance has an immediate opening for a full-time Billing Specialist to work with our Acadian Client Services team in Lafayette, LA. The Billing Specialist (LA/TN/MS Medicaid) is responsible for processing and resolving insurance claims, ensuring proper payment of claims, appealing of denials and resolution of claims. This position is based in the office, located in Lafayette, LA. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This is NOT a Work From Home position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous medical billing experience with an emphasis on Louisiana Medicaid 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

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis on Louisiana Medicaid

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED