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SalaryAcadian Ambulance has an immediate opening for an ATAC Specialist inLafayette, LA. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after completing the required office based training period. The selected individual will work a 12-hour shift (to be determined) on a 2-2-3 schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on for the first week of a pay period and 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off for the second week of a pay period).
The ATAC Specialist isresponsible for screening all non-emergency ambulance transports, screens calls for medical necessity and prior authorization, as well as verifies insurance information to obtain a payment source for transports. This position works primarily on the phone and works with operations and our business development team frequently.
Essential Functions:
- Obtaining pre-authorizations for non-emergency ambulance and wheelchair transports
- Ensure that all appropriate information is documented in CAD prior to dispatch
- Schedule transports in CAD
- Determine whether or not patients will meet medical necessity guidelines for transport
- Obtain payment prior to transport for all transports that do not meet those guidelines
- Provide price quotes for all private pay transports
- Provide billing-related guidance to operations and the business development team as needed
- Verification of patient insurance
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous medical billing experience preferred
- Proficient in Google, MS Office Suite or related software
- Problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and work independently.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers and patients
- Maintain highest level of confidentiality
- Punctual with strong attendance history
- Ability to adhere to productivity goals, departmental and company guidelines and dress code, policy and procedures
- Professional work ethic and dress code
- Excellent interpersonal skills and time management
- Maintain highest level of confidentiality
