What are the responsibilities and job description for the Billing Specialist (LA Medicaid) position at Acadian Companies?
- JOP OPENING:** Billing Specialist (LA Medicaid)
- JOB SUMMARY:** 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.
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous medical 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