OverviewAMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our “Excellence Team” based in DeRidder, LA. A Medical Services Trainee will receive training and development required to consistently perform quality control when solving problems associated with medical billing issues, communicate timely and professionally with all vendors to assure medical bills andlor issues are processed efficiently, become familiar with the IRS 1099 reporting guidelines to assist in accurate 1099 reporting. Punctuality, attendance and tear participation are critical. Qualifications
High school Diploma or equivalent formal education, or one or more years with medical bill review and/or medical bill coding preferred
Must be detail oriented
Must be flexible, highly self-motivated, and dedicated to quality task completion
Cooperation and Teamwork is a must
Ability to compose and submit short written responses via Email using the prescribed formats and basic rules of grammar
Professional comportment, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and pleasant demeanor are a must
Routine use of Microsoft Windows application programs and Email programs. Basic use of Microsoft Office applications, (WORD/EXCEL) are desirable
Responsibilities
Properly receive and assist medical bill status calls
Recognize and be able to communicate effectively with AMERISAFE’s contracted vendors to assist in locating bill payments or missing information
Proficiently search and utilize the MIP system to locate medical bills and communicate the status of the bills and/or payment information to our customers
Create, edit or deactivate vendors in accordance of the IRS and AMERISAFE policies
Evaluate and identify potential incorrect payments to medical providers; law firms; and injured workers
To provide accurate rates for straight pay reimbursements
Become familiar with all contracted vendors and their respected programs
Introduction to state mandated allowances for reimbursement of services including but not limited to mileage; prescription and production of medical record fees
Apply pay codes to services rendered and follow all company policies on processing payments
Accurately match provider payment with corresponding Explanation of Benefits by assuring claim number, provider name, and reimbursement amounts are reflected correctly
Cross train in other areas as needed or assist training of co-workers
Job ID2024-1918Job LocationsUS-LA-DeRidderPosted Date5 hours ago(1/31/2024 9:16 PM)DepartmentClaimsLocation : CityDeRidder