FIND YOUR EMS CAREER PATH
We take pride in the various career paths we offer our employees. The EMS industry is growing, and demand for qualified professionals in all areas of our business is on the rise. Providing career-advancement tracks is vital and enhances our value as an employer when we can train and promote from within our ranks. We also are committed to fostering the next generation of EMS leaders and offer highly specialized training for individuals interested in management roles.
Job Title | Company | City | State | ZIP |
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Billing Representative APPLY |
Kunkel Ambulance | Utica | NY | 13501 |
Cash Posting Clerk APPLY |
Kunkel Ambulance | Utica | NY | 13501 |
Paramedic - Utica, NY APPLY |
Kunkel Ambulance | Utica | NY | 13501 |
EMT - Utica, NY APPLY |
Kunkel Ambulance | Utica | NY | 13501 |
AEMT CC - Utica, NY APPLY |
Kunkel Ambulance | Utica | NY | 13501 |
Definition:
The Billing Representative is responsible for the appropriate billing, coding, AR follow-up and cash posting of assigned accounts.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree, Coding Certification, or related experience (preferred)
- Must have the ability to properly perform job responsibilities as listed
Physical Requirements:
- The ability to reach, push and pull.
- The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- The ability to use a computer keyboard and write for extended periods of time.
- The ability to lift and maneuver 35 pounds without difficulty.
- The ability to complete all job duties.
Reports To:
Billing Manager for all billing and collection activities.
Specific Duties:
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and compliance of company policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of (and compliance with) Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines as they pertain to reimbursement, collections, and compliance.
- Demonstrates complete knowledge of proper billing, coding and posting procedures.
- Ensure security of buildings and all other company property.
- Performs daily appropriate housekeeping duties.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Complete and maintain appropriate training, certification and licensure for their position.
- Maintain a high level of customer service when dealing with patients, patient families, co-workers, clients, other healthcare providers and the general public.
- Notify Billing Manager of any lapses in documentation resulting in less than full compliance with compliance and HIPAA standards.
- Assists Billing Manager in ensuring that facility and other payor agreements are in compliance with internal standards and with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Maintains security and privacy of all company and patient information at all times in accordance HIPPA and all other local, state and federal regulations.
- Is responsible for keeping billing and patient care records secure in accordance with proper HIPAA and document retention standards..
- Reports to assigned shifts on time and properly groomed in appropriate business attire.
- At all times sets an example of professionalism and places customer service, compliance and safety above all else.
- Notifies Billing Manager of any questions, concerns or issues regarding billing, collections or compliance matters.
- Perform other duties related to billing/coding and account management as directed or needed.
*Priority Ambulance strongly encourages providers to get their COVID vaccinations. We respect individual rights and will consider religious and medical exemptions to COVID vaccinations.
- Daily posting of cash to customer accounts
- Scanning of checks and bank deposits
- Application of checks, cash, credit cards and ACH payments to customer accounts
- Daily reconciliation of cash
- Handle Cash Sheet for Bank Reconciliation
- Collaborate with credit reps and showroom staff on customer credits as necessary
- Post and manage patient account payments.
- Reconcile individual payer transmissions and/or lock box deposits in a timely and accurate manner.
- Monitor and gather remittance advice or lock box deposits for manual and/or electronic posting procedures.
- Post transactions manually when necessary.
- Work exception and error listings associated with maintaining and processing the organizational receivables, such as, misapplied, unapplied payments, and returned checks. Researches unidentified payments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information under HIPAA guidelines.
- Reporting daily status updates in cash transaction summary and opportunities identified
- Resolves discrepancies by examining and evaluating data; selecting corrective steps and balancing batches properly.
- Collect, sort and log daily batches on spreadsheets.
- Audit accounts in order to resolve line item credits and incorrect adjustments on a daily basis.
- Audit the integrity of manual payment posting and electronic payment posting daily.
- Receives and processes incoming payments in the daily mail coming in to the department.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to operate a 10 key (calculator)
- Intermediate math skills
- Adept in problem solving
- Heavy data entry
- Organizational skills and attention to detail a must
- Develop and maintain excellent service with internal and external customers
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment
- Verify necessary information prior to issuing credits
- Accurate and timely processing of credits
- Manage a high-volume email account
- Computer literacy skills, including Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Office products.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Experience adjudication of payments to posting in patient accounts.
- Payment Adjustment definitions and proper use.
- Reconciles all payments with bank prior to posting to patient accounts.
- Primary goal is to ensure maximum revenue potential and accuracy are met.
- Data Entry: 1 year (Preferred)
- cash posting: 1 year (Preferred)
- 10 Key Calculator: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Other types of insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
*Priority Ambulance strongly encourages providers to get their COVID vaccinations. We respect individual rights and will consider religious and medical exemptions to COVID vaccinations.
- High School Diploma or GED
- State of New York Driver’s License
- State of New York Paramedic Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support Certification
- AHA Advanced Life Support Certification
- Physically Able to Perform Job Duties
- Competitive Pay
- Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, Pharmacy & Vison Insurance
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Program
- Company Provided Uniforms
- Tuition Assistance for EMT & Paramedic Training
- Ongoing Continuing Education
*Priority Ambulance strongly encourages providers to get their COVID vaccinations. We respect individual rights and will consider religious and medical exemptions to COVID vaccinations.
- High School Diploma or GED
- State of New York Driver’s License
- State of New York EMT Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support Certification
- Physically Able to Perform Job Duties
- Competitive Pay
- Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, Pharmacy & Vison Insurance
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Program
- Company Provided Uniforms
- Tuition Assistance for EMT & Paramedic Training
- Ongoing Continuing Education
*Priority Ambulance strongly encourages providers to get their COVID vaccinations. We respect individual rights and will consider religious and medical exemptions to COVID vaccinations.
- High School Diploma or GED
- State of New York Driver’s License
- State of New York EMT-CC Certification
- AHA Basic Life Support Certification
- AHA Advanced Life Support Certification
- Physically Able to Perform Job Duties
- Competitive Pay
- Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, Pharmacy & Vison Insurance
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings Program
- Company Provided Uniforms
- Tuition Assistance for EMT & Paramedic Training
- Ongoing Continuing Education
*Priority Ambulance strongly encourages providers to get their COVID vaccinations. We respect individual rights and will consider religious and medical exemptions to COVID vaccinations.
Paramedic Scholar Program
Take your EMS career to the next level through our Paramedic Scholar Program. We’re offering current EMTs the chance to get paramedic certification for FREE with a flexible work schedule built around your studies. Plus, you’ll get paid for investing in your EMS education.
By advancing your certification level, you could earn 30-50% more than your current salary and open new opportunities for advancement in EMS, public safety and health care.
The Paramedic Scholar Program removes some key barriers to advancement. We’ll pay tuition, reimburse cost of materials and provide an additional stipend for your weekly classroom/study time.

*Kunkel Ambulance STRONGLY ENCOURAGES PROVIDERS TO GET A COVID VACCINATION. WE RESPECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND WILL CONSIDER RELIGIOUS AND MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS TO COVID VACCINATIONS.
LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
The Priority Ambulance family of companies values EMS leadership and recognizes that commitment through the Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation. The Foundation has developed a unique and distinctive path for career advancement to promising EMS leaders of the future. The year-long EMS Leadership of Tomorrow program offers educational and mentoring opportunities to qualified professionals in and outside of the EMS industry. Hands-on coursework is taught during weeklong sessions hosted quarterly at various locations throughout the country.
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