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.
JOB LOCATION: 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.
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 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
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.