Billing Technician

Essential Job Functions:   Files Medicare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation and private insurance claims for EMS, both electronically and on paper; contacts debtors by telephone and in writing; locates missing debtors using assorted skip tracing techniques; responsible for confidential material; composes and prepares various billing and collection letters; prepares accounts to be turned over to a collection agency; prepares and files a variety of court documents for filing or releasing liens; maintains records of work performed; performs various other tasks to facilitate the distribution and collection of bills. 

Other Job Functions:   Perform general clerical duties as needed.  Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Skills/Abilities:  Must exhibit a high degree of responsibility; must possess excellent interpersonal/public relations skills; ability to manage routine details related to billing and collections and make effective administrative decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; ability to set up and maintain filing systems; ability to perform multiple tasks in a timely and efficient manner; ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure; ability to exhibit initiative and innovation and to work with little supervision; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to exercise discretion in all matters; skill in word processing, spread sheets and other standard office equipment. Physical Requirements:   Constantly sees and hears; frequently operates a PC and calculator, carries and holds objects weighing up to 10 lbs., files, sorts, stands and types; infrequently lifts objects weighing up to 10 lbs., cleans, climbs, crawls, drags objects weighing up to 10 lbs., kneels, pulls and/or pushes objects weighing up to 10 lbs., runs, squats and stoops. 

Education/Experience:  Graduation from high school or high school equivalency supplemented by college courses/seminars in business or office administration or related field; minimum three (3) years’ experience in office administration or bookkeeping; one (1) year of debt collection experience preferred; experience using word processing and spreadsheet software.