Medical Biller I - Ambulance Billing

Medical Biller I

Join our team as a Medical Biller I. The Medical Biller I role includes specialized clerical / bookkeeping work involving the application of accounting principles in the keeping of fiscal records, accounts receivable, medical billing in the project tracking system.

Essential Job Functions

Reviews and interprets patient care reports (PCR) for the input of billing using RescueNet Software. Enters charges based on policy outline by County Fee Schedule. Assigns proper medical codes defined in the ICD9 / 10 coding manual based on the medical narrative and enters the information according to the different needs of the various insurance carriers including Medicare, Medicaid, etc. Verifies insurance coverage. Telephones, writes, or electronically communicates with insurance company to verify coverage and to obtain information. Performs typing of correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms, and records. Answers questions regarding statements and insurance coverage. Telephones or writes companies with unpaid insurance claims. Enters payments from electronic remittance downloads, checks copies and EOB's. Identifies and interprets data to be entered. Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and procedures.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the rules and regulations relative to accounting records.
• Ability to operate office machinery to include a computer terminal and a PC (Relevant software includes : Microsoft Office products : Word, Outlook, Excel, Medical Billing Software).
• Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Minimum Requirements

Physical skills : Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

Education, training and experience : Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping and / or the maintenance of fiscal records and / or medical records. Experience with a computer terminal or PC. Familiarity with International Classification Disease Codes (ICD-9 / 10), RescueNet Software and medical billing experience is preferred. Customer service and / or data entry experience is preferred.

Licenses, certifications or registrations : Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. ADA statement : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Drug-free workplace : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

Emergency response / recovery activities : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Veterans' preference : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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