Job Details

Ambulance Biller/Customer Service Representative-Parttime
Category :

Customer Service

Job Location :

ME-Central/Augusta

Salary Range :

< $20,000

Description :

This is a part time position with  possibility of becoming fulltime in 2012.

Position Summary:
The Customer Service Representative provides administrative support for members of Senior Management as needed and direct accounts receivable support to the Director of Reimbursement. The Customer Service Representative will participate in billing and claims processing and resolution; have regular communication with Delta customers and act as a liaison between Delta and its’ business agencies.  This position requires an individual who is professional, customer focused, displays excellence in customer service and promotes respect, care and dignity for all internal and external customers; facilitates a team oriented attitude striving continuously for service excellence.

Essential/Primary Functions:
1.   Provides ambulance service billing data entry and patient account follow up.
          a. Completes data entry and compliance documentation for patient review studies.
          b. Utilizes remote access systems such as the internet to send claims electronically,
               e-mail and other external and internal resources to verify insurancecoverage,         
               eligibility and claim status information.
          c.  Edits and releases claims for insurance carriers on all patient accounts for insurance
               carriers incluiding self-pay for each specific patient account.

2. Greets visitors and staff, provides them with general information or assistance. Deals effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring judgement and poise.

3. Provides administrative support to senir management on an as needed basis.

4. Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information.

5. Performs other duties as instructed or assigned.



   

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements:
[x]        Sitting    Frequent (4 or more hours per day)
[x]        Standing    Rare (less than 1 hour per day)
[x]        Walking    Rare (less than 1 hour per day)
[x]        Lifting    Occasional up to 20 lbs. with good body mechanics.

[x]        Carrying    Infrequent (up to 20 lbs.)
[x]        Pushing/Pulling    Rare (less than 1 hour per day)
[x]        Twisting    Infrequent (less than 121 twists per day)
[x]        Bending    Infrequent (less than 121 bends per day)
[x]        Squat/Kneel    Infrequent (1-3 hours per day)
[x]        Endurance    Sedentary position
[x]        Wrist Position    Moderate deviation of wrists
[x]        Hand/Wrist Reps    Frequent (more than 961 repetitions per day)
[x]        Manual Dexterity    Frequent fine motor skills
[x]        Vision    Correction to 20/40 far vision, 20/40 near vision

[x]        Hearing    Whispered voice at 8 feet
[x]        Speech    Clear speech required
[x]        VDT Usage    Frequent (7 or more hours per day)

Work Environment:
Generally pleasant work environment. Frequent interruptions, e.g., staff, customers, phones.  May be stressful at times, e.g., office assigned deadlines. There may be times when a flexible work schedule will be required.

[  ]        Low Temperature    Not applicable
[  ]        High Temperature    Not applicable
[  ]        Wetness    Not applicable
[  ]        Slippery Surfaces    Not applicable
[  ]        Uneven Surfaces    Not applicable
[  ]        Confined Spaces    Not applicable
[  ]        High Locations    Not applicable
[  ]         Vibration    Not applicable
[  ]        Noise    Not applicable
[  ]        Bodily Injuries    Not applicable
[x]        Printer Toners/Ink    Office Equipment
[x]        Cleaning Agents    Office maintenance
[x]        Working with Others    Association is frequent, comprises a major portion of the job.
[x]        Pace of Work    Variable. Sedentary to severe depending upon changing demand.
[x]        Role Ambiguity    Moderate, expectations are occasionally unclear.
[x]        Irregular Hours    Severe, frequent excessive hours and/or shift changes


Minimum Requirements for the Position:

[x] High School diploma or general education diploma (GED)
[x] Customer service experience preferably in a medical office environment.
[x] Ability to operate computerized programs, software applications and office equipment proficiently.
[x] Demonstrated skills in proper phone etiquette, English usage, spelling, and punctuation
Experience:
[  ] Up to 1 year
[  ] 1 year but less than 3 years
[x] 3 years but less than 5 years

Preferred Knowledge / Skills:
[x] Fluent with modern office procedures, filing, scanning and office equipment operations
[x] Ability to communicate with the public and staff courteously, effectively and efficiently
[x] Medical terminology
[x] Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and applications.
[x] Medical billing experience
[x] Familiarity with Sweet Billing Software.
[  ] Other: (specify) ___________________________________

Qualifications/Competencies:
A.    Minimum Age Requirements        Required        Preferred
                    18 years of age                                    [x]        [  ]

B..    Other Skills                                                   Required        Preferred
                      Customer Service Skills              [x]        [  ]
                      Computer Literacy                                   [x]        [  ]
                      Keyboarding Skills                                  [ x]        [  ]
                      Multi-line Telephone Usage              [x]        [  ]

Company : Delta Ambulance

Posted On :

2011-08-12


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