Billing Specialist (Medicaid) Job Listing at Acadian Ambulance in Lafayette, LA (Job ID 166330)

Description

Acadian Ambulance has an opening for a full-time Billing Specialist (Medicaid) to join the Acadian Client Services team in Lafayette, LA. 

This position is responsible for processing and resolving insurance claims, ensuring proper payment of claims, appealing of denials, and resolution of claims. 

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 preferred 
• Previous Medicaid billing experience 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
  

Benefits (Included but not limited to)

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k)
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Health Insurance
  

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.