Medical Billing Specialist (In-Person)
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Medical Billing Specialist to manage billing operations for our medical practice. This is an in-person position and will be the primary billing role in our office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Enter patient demographics, medical codes, and charges into our EMR system (AthenaHealth), maintaining accurate billing records.
- Generate, submit, and follow up on insurance claims, including unpaid claims, denials, and resubmissions.
- Post payments and adjustments from insurance carriers and patients.
- Communicate with insurance companies and patients to resolve billing issues or discrepancies.
- Handle patient billing inquiries with professionalism and excellent customer service.
- Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely follow-up to meet payer deadlines.
- Identify billing trends or issues and communicate concerns to management as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum of 2–3 years of medical billing experience required.
- Must provide two professional references from prior employers where medical billing was a primary responsibility.
- Proficiency with medical billing software and EMR systems (AthenaHealth experience a plus).
- Working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
- Familiarity with insurance guidelines, reimbursement processes, and claim denial management.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage billing responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Experience:
- Coding and Billing: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Medical Billing and Coding Certificate or CPC (Required)
Location:
- Colorado Springs, CO (Required)
Work Location: In person
