Medical Billing Specialist - EMS

Hartford Healthcare • Norwich, CT

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About The Position

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Be the Best at Getting Better . Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day . About our EMS Network: American Ambulance Service, Inc, is a subsidiary of the Hartford HealthCare EMS Network, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary EMS system which includes licensed EMS agencies, hospital – based paramedic response resources, air-medical response resources, education and research, and hospital-based coordinators and medical directors. Our headquarters is located in Norwich, CT and we have additional offices in Griswold, Ledyard, and at Foxwoods Resort Casino. American Ambulance provides a full range of emergent and non-emergent medical transportation services by highly trained professionals to ensure safe, quick, and compassionate patient care. Your Impact: This individual is responsible for timely billing of insurance claims to insurance companies, state programs, patients, and other payers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 2 to 5 years of clerical experience, preferably in an insurance claim processing department or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge
• Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite required

Responsibilities

• Data Entry and Updating trip/patient and insurance information into system
• Insurance coverage verifications
• Investigates reasons for non-payment of past due accounts and initiates corrective action such as contacting the patient or insurer directly to ascertain account status
• Performs prior authorization reviews/submissions, as appropriate
• Answers patient billing questions, as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED