Billing Specialist (LA Medicaid)

Acadian Ambulance • Lafayette, LA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

Acadian Ambulance has an immediate opening for a full-time Billing Specialist on its Acadian Client Services team in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role is responsible for processing and resolving insurance claims, ensuring proper payment, appealing denials, and resolving claims. This position is based in the office and is not work from home. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Google, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Punctuality and a strong attendance history.
• Ability to adhere to productivity goals, departmental and company guidelines, dress code, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and time management.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical billing experience, preferably with an emphasis on Louisiana Medicaid.

Responsibilities

• Check claim status as needed to ensure proper 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.
• Process incoming correspondence and phone calls specific to the payer type.
• Verify patient insurance.
• Ensure demographic information is accurate.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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