Are you a detail-oriented billing professional with a passion for service and accuracy? The Salem Fire Department is currently seeking an EMS Billing Specialist to join our dedicated EMS Division.
Make an impact: This is a vital role responsible for ensuring timely, accurate billing and reimbursement for emergency medical services. Your work will directly support our mission of saving lives and delivering high-quality emergency care to our community.
Learn and grow: The EMS Billing Specialist performs complex administrative, technical, and analytical tasks related to EMS billing operations. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local billing regulations while also driving process improvements in revenue cycle operations. This is a professional-level position that requires a deep understanding of EMS billing codes, financial analysis, and medical claims systems.
What you will do:
- Review EMS run reports and electronic patient care records for completeness and compliance.
- Accurately code EMS services
- Prepare and submit claims to Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and third-party payers.
- Assist with billing data, identify trends, and assist with financial and audit reports.
- Follow up on unpaid, denied, or rejected claims
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, CMS, OHA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate across departments (Finance, IT, Compliance) to improve billing systems and revenue cycle.
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and insurance providers.
- Support the EMS Division with budget monitoring, internal audits, policy development, and performance reporting.
- Work closely with analyst, accounts receivable and billing contracts
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Work Schedule: 4 10's.
The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Must pass a pre-employment background check.
- Have an Active Class C or higher, driver's license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or a related field; and two (2) years of professional experience in administrative, financial, or billing analysis—preferably in a healthcare or EMS setting; or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with EMS billing systems and familiarity with applicable codes and regulations highly preferred.
Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
Distinguishing features: This position is ideal for someone who thrives in an independent, data-driven role and wants to make a measurable impact in public service. It is distinguished by its responsibility for managing complex EMS billing operations, supporting audits, and driving system and process improvements.
About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Admin Analyst, II.
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
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