City of Tucson

AMBULANCE BILLING SPECIALIST II (#0167)

$18.15-$31.31 Hourly / $37,752.00-$65,124.80 Yearly
Salary Grade: 103

General Description

This classification is a senior-level employee that will be responsible for performing billing for Advance Life Support transport claims and necessary follow-up with Medicare, Medicaid, primary and secondary insurance companies, and private payers to ensure claim accuracy.

This classification will have broad knowledge of all federal and state regulations applying to each individual insurance carrier. Employees in this classification must be able to understand and apply appropriate ICD-10 codes, medical terminology and human anatomy for billing purposes. Employees in this classification must be able to demonstrate a complex understanding of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and the EMS practice management software.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months post high school and two (2) years of directly related experience.

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Pre-employment Medical Testing Requirements

None

Other Information

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Occupational Group Code: 07

Occupational Group Description: Accounting & Fiscal 

EEO Job Category Code: F

EEO Job Category Description: Office and Clerical

Organizational Level: Senior

NCCI: 8810

Bargaining Unit: CWA

Driving Requirements

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Secondary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

Job Description Disclaimer

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
CLASS: 0167; EST: 4/24/2018; REV: 4/24/2018;