Medical Billing Specialist



Job Details

Medical Billing Specialist
Employer

City of Peoria AZ

Salary

$21.65 - $29.11 Hourly

Location

Peoria, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY1801631

Department

Fire Department

Division

Emergency Medical Services

Opening Date

05/24/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

This is a continuous posting: The first review of applications will be June 4, 2018.

The purpose of this position is to perform ambulance billing and collection processes for the Peoria Fire-Medical Department. Under the supervision of the Medical Billing Supervisor, the Billing Specialist monitors and completes ambulance billing coding, assures correct data transfer and is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all documentation required for medical insurance billing approval from Medicare, Medicaid and other insurers. The position also performs quality assurance regarding complete documentation for billing purposes and answers inquiries from insurance companies and patients, and explains all actions pertaining to the billing/accounting/collections processes. Completes other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. Please go to the link below under Job Requirements to view the essential functions of the job in the complete job description.

Essential Functions

View the complete job description including the essential functions of the job, minimum job requirements, and physical demands.
 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES

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 The City of Peoria offers the following benefits to eligible employee groups:

Paid Holiday (10 days per year or according to specific MOU )


Paid Vacation (96 to 120 hours accrued per year for 0 - 4.99 yrs of service, progressive to 176 hours depending on years of continued employment and position) Pro-rated for part-time employees depending on hours worked per week.

Paid Vacation (Lateral Police Officers/Sergeants) Laterally hired employees, who are fully qualified will be hired in at the accrual rate that is commensurate with the years of creditable service they bring with them, not to exceed that which is equal to the beginning of the 10th year.

Paid Sick leave (96 hours per year)
Pro-rated for part-time employees depending on hours worked per week.


Personal Leave - Non-Exempt Full-Time benefited are granted 16 hours (pro-rated for Part-Time benefited) in accordance with the Personnel Administrative Regulations. Exempt Full-Time benefited are granted 56 hours annually in accordance with the Personnel Administrative Regulations. This leave is pro-rated when hired after January 1st.


Arizona State Retirement System - Mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statute.


Public Safety Retirement System (Certified Police and Fire employees)


Deferred Compensation Program


Major Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Program


Optional Voluntary Life Insurance


Short-Term Disability - Benefit eligible positions (excludes safety represented employees)


Employee Assistance Program


Tuition Assistance Program


Industrial Insurance


Safety Awards


Uniform Allowance (as determined by policy)


These benefits are subject to change. Refer to the Personnel Administrative Regulations for current policy provisions and/or Memorandum of Understandings for PPOA, PFFA, and AFSCME.

01
Which best describes your level of education:
  • None
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Two year college program or equivalent combinations resulting in accumulation of similar knowledge or skills
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
02
Which best describes your experience working in a related position as a Medical Billing Specialist? (Please refer to the job description):
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 years or more
03
Which best describes your experience with Medical Coding and Medicare laws?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 years or more
04
Do you possess a Certified Ambulance Coder Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Which best describes your experience in billing, ambulance, hospital or physician billing?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 year or more
06
Please describe your experience as it relates to this position:
07
Which best describes your experience and knowledge of Medicare Plan(s), AHCCCS Plan(s) and commercial insurance companies.
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 years or more
08
Please describe your experience related to question 8 above.
09
Which best describes your experience and knowledge of filing appeals with Medicare, AHCCCS and commercial insurance companies.
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 years or more
10
Please describe your experience related to question 10 above.
11
Which best describes your experience and knowledge of reading and understanding payment remits from Medicare Plan(s), AHCCCS Plan(s) and commercial insurance companies.
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 years or more
12
Please describe your experience related to question 12 above.
13
Which best describes your level of experience using Microsoft Excel:
  • None
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
14
Please elaborate on any additional skills you may have regarding this position:

* Required Question

Employer
City of Peoria AZ
Address
8401 W. Monroe Street

Peoria, Arizona, 85345
Phone
623-773-7100

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