Billing Specialist (Medicaid)

Acadian Ambulance has an immediate opening for a Billing Specialist (Medicaid) to join the Acadian Client Services team in Lafayette, LA.  This position is responsible for processing and resolving insurance claims. Ensuring proper payment of claims, appealing of denials and resolution of claims. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for claim status checks as needed to ensure proper resolution
• Initiating contact with insurance providers as needed  
• Review and process claim rejections and appeals for research and resolution
• Monitor payment discrepancies and process payments
• Review claims for Federal compliance
• Process incoming correspondence and phone calls specific to the payer type
• Verification of patient insurance
• Ensure accuracy of demographic information
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous medical billing experience preferred 
• Previous Medicaid billing experience preferred
• Proficient in Google, MS Office Suite or related software 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers and patients 
• Punctual with strong attendance history
• Ability to adhere to productivity goals, departmental and company guidelines, dress code, policies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and time management
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Acadian Client Services (ACS): ACS is a division of Acadian Companies handling all of the billing and revenue cycle functions for the Ground Ambulance and Air Med divisions. We are looking for highly motivated individuals that want to grow with a great company. There are multiple advancement opportunities available within ACS and Acadian. 

Benefits (Included but not limited to)

1. Flexible Scheduling
2. 401(k)
3. ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
4. Health Insurance
   
   

Why work for Acadian?

Founded in 1971, Acadian Companies is an employee-owned, multi-faceted company with six divisions, a global reach and a mission of improving the lives of our patients, customers and employees through our innovative spirit and diverse divisions. Acadian has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s most respected and largest privately held medical transportation companies.

In an area known for a family-centric culture with strong communities and hard workers, Acadian Ambulance grew out of our community’s need for emergency medical support and care. Commitment to our community, along with our love of the people within it, guided us in the beginning and is our driving force today. Even with our expansive growth across multiple states, this mindset continues to be the foundation of our organization. We are proud to care for our family, friends, and neighbors.

In 1993, Acadian instituted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees the opportunity to own private stock in the company. Acadian sets up a trust fund for qualifying employees and contributes new shares of its own stock or cash to buy existing shares. Acadian employees currently own 80% of the company stock.

Through this structure, employees own the company, giving them a sense of pride and a stronger investment in their work. Acadian employee-owners see every day as an opportunity to make a difference.