What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist - EMS position at American Ambulance Service?
Location Detail: One American Way Norwich (10565)
Shift Detail: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
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What We Offer:
- Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
- On-going education and training
- Robust Benefits Package
- Special Interest Groups
- MedBridge Subscription
- Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Discount Programs
- Supportive culture
- Awards & Recognition
- Flexible Scheduling
- Rewarding Compensation
- 401K with company match
- Clinical specialty opportunities
About our EMS Network:
American Ambulance Service, Inc, is a subsidiary of the Hartford HealthCare EMS Network, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary EMS system which includes licensed EMS agencies, hospital – based paramedic response resources, air-medical response resources, education and research, and hospital-based coordinators and medical directors. Our headquarters is located in Norwich, CT and we have additional offices in Griswold, Ledyard, and at Foxwoods Resort Casino. American Ambulance provides a full range of emergent and non-emergent medical transportation services by highly trained professionals to ensure safe, quick, and compassionate patient care.
This individual is responsible for timely billing of insurance claims to insurance companies, state programs, patients, and other payers.
- Data Entry and Updating trip/patient and insurance information into system
- Insurance coverage verifications
- Investigates reasons for non-payment of past due accounts and initiates corrective action such as contacting the patient or insurer directly to ascertain account status
- Performs prior authorization reviews/submissions, as appropriate
- Answers patient billing questions, as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 2 to 5 years of clerical experience, preferably in an insurance claim processing department or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
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Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite required.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.