Billing Specialist

Medical Billing SpecialistMohawk Ambulance is hiring for the position of Medical Billing Specialist for our high volume, fast paced business office!The Billing Specialist is primarily responsible for coding, transmitting and follow up on all claims for the billing office. This position requires posting all payments, refunds for overpayments and working denials of claims. Also is responsible for filing all paperwork.Successful candidates will have a working knowledge of medical billing, medical terminology, electronic transmissions, batch posting and insurance appeals. Additionally, this individual will be expected to:Bill, code, set payers, and enter signatures for all transports and verifyPost all payments from EOB's and balanceWork insurance remittance and denials from insurance EOB'sWork aged claims via workflow and follow-up reportsCreate and submit refunds for processingFile all trips paperwork dailyHigh telephone volumeCreate and submit electronic claim files for insurance paymentsWork all claims that are kicked out or rejected from electronic batch submissionsIdentify billing and carrier issues, report to managementEmploy tools provided to locate patients who have moved or changed phone numbersHave knowledge of and follow HIPAA guidelinesExhibit excellent customer service skillsWork independently and as part of a teamMinimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalentDaytime availabilityAbility to read, write, and speak English language fluentlyAbility to use computer with Microsoft Office package (Word and Excel)Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers in a friendly, positive, and respectful mannerAbility to maintain a professional profile and remain calm under pressurePreferred QualificationsTwo to five years of medical billing experienceKnowledge of medical terminologyKnowledge of ICD9, CPT, and HCPCS codingType 45 to 60 words per minuteHigh accuracy with data entryExperience working in a fast paced medical billing officePhysical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Excellent benefits offered! Including health, vision & dental insurance, 401k with a matching program, and generous paid time off. EEO Statement Mohawk is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or staff on the basis of race, color national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, transgender status, disability, genetic information, predisposition and carrier status, military or veteran status, marital and familial status, domestic violence victim status, known relationships or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This principle is applied to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, compensation, layoffs, benefits, discipline, leaves of absence, and treatment on the job for all job classifications. This policy applies to all staff of Mohawk and anyone providing services to the Company.