Billing Specialist

Mohawk 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 verify
• Post all payments from EOB's and balance
• Work insurance remittance and denials from insurance EOB's
• Work aged claims via workflow and follow-up reports
• Create and submit refunds for processing
• File all trips paperwork daily
• High telephone volume
• Create and submit electronic claim files for insurance payments
• Work all claims that are kicked out or rejected from electronic batch submissions
• Identify billing and carrier issues , report to management
• Employ tools provided to locate patients who have moved or changed phone numbers
• Have knowledge of and follow HIPAA guidelines
• Exhibit excellent customer service skills
• Work independently and as part of a team

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. Daytime availability
3. Ability to read, write, and speak English language fluently
4. Ability to use computer with Microsoft Office package (Word and Excel)
5. Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers in a friendly, positive, and respectful manner
6. Ability to maintain a professional profile and remain calm under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to five years of medical billing experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of ICD9, CPT, and HCPCS coding
• Type 45 to 60 words per minute
• High accuracy with data entry
• Experience working in a fast paced medical billing office

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged 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.