Hybrid EMS BILLING & CODING SPECIALIST bei Horizon Health

Horizon Health is a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary:

Performs a wide range of ambulance billing duties, including but not limited to preparation of ambulance, billings, interacting with insurance companies and serving as the point of contact for Horizon Health customers utilizing emergent and non-emergent ambulance transport services.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of ambulance billing invoices.
• Serve as primary patient contacts for ambulance billing including walk ins, phone calls.
• Maintain appropriate files, documents, and reports regarding ambulance billings.
• Maintain confidentiality of information as assigned.
• Maintain positive working relationship with employees and external customers.
• Implement time-sensitive follow-up procedures designed to achieve maximum collection of funds including aging.
• Review customer accounts and make recommendations for customer and/or insurance refunds; review and refer unpaid balances to collection agency.
• Gather appropriate information for billing purposes, as necessary.
• Process denials in a timely manner
• Serve as Horizon Health agent with customer payment plans.
• Knowledge of electronic clearinghouse procedures & processes
• Explanation of Benefits or Electronic Remittance Advice
• Working knowledge of:
  • Submitting and following up of insurance claims for a variety of insurance companies.
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • ICD-10 and HCPC codes
  • HIPAA and Patient Privacy Compliance Laws
  • Medical Terminology
• Cross train and serve as backup for coding of hospital visits

• Ability to:
  • Efficiently and effectively process ambulance billing activities
  • Act as liaison between SFD, the patients and insurance companies
  • Act appropriately within established collection and follow-up procedures
  • Prioritize work to meet goals and objectives within acceptable time frames
  • Complete projects as assigned
  • Communicate effectively verbally, and in writing
  • Handle sensitive information in an appropriate manner
  • Handle stressful situations
• Other duties as assigned

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum two years of current ambulance/medical billing OR NAAC Certified Ambulance Coder certification with 1-year experience in ambulance/medical billing.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Thorough knowledge of EMS billing processes.
• Certified Ambulance Coder (CAC) through NAAC
• Hospital Coding Experience is preferred

Position Information:

Location: 908 N Main St. Paris, IL 61944

Hours: 7a-330p

Pay Rate:

Pay ranges from $18.122/hour to $28.329/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays. 

Access to our benefits summary can be found by clicking the link below!

https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/documents/content/2025-benefits-summary.pdf

Intrigued? Don’t wait, apply today. We are actively reviewing applicants for EMS Billig and Coding Specialist role. Be part of an organization that is dedicated to the growth and development of its colleagues. Here at Horizon Health, our employees speak for themselves. Join our family & begin an incredible career!