Facility Billing Representative

Overview
Under administrative review, is responsible for the billing of facilities that Superior Air-Ground Ambulance transports for.
The Facility Billing Representative can also perform the clerical duties of other clerks when needed, as well as participate in special projects and clerical duties in other sections of the Accounts Receivable department when appropriate.
Responsibilities

• Bill facilities in accordance with CMS guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy in data entry and consistent attention to detail.
• Follow up on past due facility accounts.
• Post payments to respective patient accounts (Superior private/insurance, Illinois Medicar private/insurance, Medicare, Public Aid, Railroad, and Collection Agency).
• Collaborate with customers and potentially patients as well via phone and email.
• Bill for special events.
• Balance all payments that were posted on a daily basis.
• File and maintain paperwork pursuant to Facility Billing and Cash Application.
• Perform the clerical duties of other Facility Billing Representatives when needed, as well as in other sections of Accounts Receivable when needed.
• Fulfill any other related duties, as assigned by managerial or supervisory staff.
• Computer literate, proficient in Word and Excel applications, and good keyboard and calculator typing skills (minimum 30 WPM, with a focus on accuracy).
• Must have a good understanding of basic mathematical operations, as well as the ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Needs to be detail oriented.
• Must have good problem-solving abilities.
• Possess good organizational skills.

Qualifications

• College preferred but not required.
• Minimum one year experience in customer care, account management or similar role.
• Healthcare knowledge is preferred.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is consistently required to sit for extended periods; use hands, fingers, handle, feel; and talk, hear & see. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to work under high pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly in verbal contact with others and constantly works face-to-face with and around others. The employee must be able to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Pay range $16.00 - $22.00