Billing Specialist North Canton, OH

Full time (in person) billing position. Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Responsible for billing claims to the appropriate payor and following up on unpaid claims

• Verifies insurance eligibility
• Enters pertinent data elements into the billing system , and submits claims to the proper payor
• Follows up with payors on unpaid claims, and takes action to correct issues delaying payment
• Requests authorizations required for claims processing
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills when communicating with patients, payors and facilities
• Completes special assignments and projects with minimal supervision and consistently meets the department’s performance, production and quality standards
• Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with insurance local state and federal regulations related to ambulance billing
• Processes correspondence with adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines
• Maintain knowledge of functional area and company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Experience in medical billing preferred, but not required
• Healthcare, medical terminology and third party payer knowledge preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times
• Strong skills with MS office and windows applications
• Typing of at least 40 WPM.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Ability to work in a team fostered environment

EMT Ambulance is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.