What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Collections Specialist position at Advantage Ambulance?
WHAT MAKES ADVANTAGE A GREAT PLACE FOR MEDICAL COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST TO WORK:
- Efficient processes that have been time-tested
- Dynamic department with experienced and supportive leadership
- Amenities…our CEO has been quoted saying “I want this place to be supportive, fun, inviting, comfortable, and stocked with snacks and refreshments…a place that everyone wants to come to each day.”
REQUIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years Collections experience (Required)
- Ability to work an 8-hour shift Monday-Friday (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Experience in the Ambulance industry (Preferred)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review ePCR and attachments for patient information
- Input patient information accurately into the billing system
- Communicate with co-workers and supervisor regarding issues
- Contact patients and insurance companies
- Collections including but not limited to patient, client, and insurance
- Follow up on claims not paid timely
- Knowledge of appeals and denials
- Work EOB denials or no pay's correctly and promptly
- Must be able to apply common sense to understanding instructions, assignments, and tasks
- Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Managed care, and Commercial insurances
- Working Knowledge of HIPAA and compliance
COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST SKILLS:
- Proven work experience as a Collections Specialist
- Proficiency with computers including use of the internet, cloud based platforms and Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize daily changing tasks
- Customer service attitude
- Attention to detail
BENEFITS:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status or physical handicap.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status or physical handicap.
Salary : $19 - $22
