Acadian Client Services has an immediate opening for a full-time Billing Specialist (Medicare HMO) to join their team in Lafayette, LA.

Job Location:

Lafayette, LA - This position is based in the office. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Summary of Duties:

Responsible for processing and resolving insurance claims. Ensuring proper payment of claims, appealing of denials and resolution of claims.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for claim status checks as needed to ensure proper resolutionInitiating contact with insurance providers as neededReview and process claim rejections and appeals for research and resolutionMonitor payment discrepancies and process paymentsReview claims for Federal complianceProcess incoming correspondence and phone calls specific to the payer typeVerification of patient insuranceEnsure accuracy of demographic informationOther duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalentPrevious medical billing experience preferredProficient in Google, MS Office Suite or related softwareAbility to communicate clearly and conciselyAbility to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers and patientsPunctual with strong attendance historyAbility to adhere to productivity goals, departmental and company guidelines, dress code, policies and proceduresExcellent interpersonal skills and time managementMaintain highest level of confidentialityAll 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.