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Billing Specialist

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Pafford EMS

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Location:
United States

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Responsibility:

  • Obtain referrals and pre/post-authorizations for ambulance services
  • Check eligibility and benefits verification
  • Review insurance and facility claims for accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare, review, and transmit claims using billing software, clearinghouse, and payer websites
  • Following up on unpaid claims within standard billing cycle timeframe
  • Reviewing underpaid claims for appropriate escalation steps to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services
  • Calling insurance companies regarding any payment discrepancies
  • Identifying and billing secondary or tertiary insurance
  • Processing incoming mail and taking appropriate follow up actions to resolve accounts
  • Researching and appealing denied claims
  • Answering all patient or insurance telephone inquiries
  • Contacting the patient to escalate issues with the insurance companies
  • Maintaining patient confidentiality as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Proficient with a PC
  • Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Knowledge of procedure and diagnostic codes (HCPCS and ICD-10 codes)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Knowledge of Medical Billing
  • Knowledge of insurance guidelines including HMO/PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers
  • Customer service skills for interacting with patients regarding medical claims and payments
  • Problem-solving skills to research and resolve discrepancies, denials, appeals, and collections
  • Ability to work independently and with a group
  • Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships
  • Thorough knowledge of office practices
  • Ability to type at least 35 words per minute
  • Proficiency using 10 key
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of one year revenue cycle management experience or related experience
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Work may require sitting, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical exertion
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
  • Must possess visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and operate a motor vehicle

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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