Medical Billing Specialist

Peoria Market - Peoria, IL 61614

Salary Range $21.07 - $21.07 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level High School/GED Equivalent

Join Team AMT! Now hiring for an IPT/Med Valet Billing Specialist at our Headquarters in Peoria!

Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) is the premier provider of emergency and scheduled ambulance services in Central and Western Illinois, as well as parts of Iowa. AMT is a private, not-for-profit organization operated for community benefit.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare transportation environment and have a passion for helping others? AMT is seeking an IPT/Med Valet Billing Specialists to provide daily clerical support in the form of billing and collecting for Illinois Patient Transport (IPT) and Med Valet transports. In this role you will provide top-notch customer service to patients and various agencies.

What You'll Do (this list may not include all the duties assigned):

• Claim Preparation & Coding:
  Review patient care reports and prepare claims by assigning appropriate pay sources, billing codes, and HCPCS codes in accordance with CMS regulations and Corporate Compliance requirements.
• Data Verification:
  Verify and validate patient demographic and insurance information using all available resources to ensure billing accuracy.
• Follow-up:
  Monitor and follow-up with healthcare facilities regarding outstanding payments for IPT and Med Valet transportation services.
• System Management:
  Enter transport records timely and accurately across all billing screens, and manage assigned worklists within the Zoll Rescue Net system.
• Account Resolution:
  Monitor, track, and follow up with healthcare facilities and third-party payers regarding outstanding payments.
• Voucher Program Management:
  Track voucher utilization, maintain related spreadsheets, distribute billing statements to voucher clients, and conduct follow-up activities on outstanding balances.
• Customer Service:
  Professionally handle inbound and outbound patient communications to resolve billing inquiries.
• Administrative Support:
  Calculate transport statistics (STATS), maintain detailed account notes, and perform front-office receptionist duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Strong clerical, data entry, and organizational skills.
• Experience or familiarity with medical billing codes, HCPCS, and CMS regulations.
• Proficiency with billing systems (experience with Zoll Rescue Net is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills for handling patient and facility inquiries.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Why Join AMT?

• Work with a supportive, mission-driven team.
• Grow your career in a respected Emergency Medical Services healthcare organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

AMT's Benefits:

• 403(b) account with 50% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay six paid holidays each year:
  New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as Flex-spending or HSA accounts
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Continuing Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Fitness Center Memberships

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or general education degree (GED) equivalent.
• One year billing experience is preferred.
• Ability to type 35-45 w.p.m.
• Computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid billing procedures is preferred.
• Obtains CAC certification one year after released from billing audit.
• Knowledge of Zoll and its relationship to patient accounts billing is preferred.
• Ability to maintain patient files and sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Skilled in English grammar and spelling.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff.
• Ability to maintain files, reports, and other correspondence.