Medical Billing Specialist
The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for managing outstanding insurance and patient balances, ensuring timely reimbursement, and resolving billing issues. This role works closely with billing, coding, and payer representatives to maintain accurate accounts and optimize cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage accounts receivable aging for insurance and patient accounts
- Follow up on unpaid or denied claims with insurance companies
- Investigate and resolve claim denials, underpayments, and discrepancies
- Submit appeals and corrected claims as needed
- Contact patients regarding outstanding balances and payment arrangements
- Post payments, adjustments, and reconcile accounts
- Verify insurance information and ensure accurate billing data
- Maintain detailed notes and documentation of all collection activities
- Collaborate with billing, coding, and front office teams to resolve issues
- Assist with month-end reporting and AR metrics
Qualifications
- 2+ years of medical accounts receivable and/or collections experience
- Knowledge of Medicare and/or Medicare required
- Excel skills required
- FQHC experience a plus!
- Familiarity with medical billing, coding, and EOBs/ERAs
- Experience with EMR/EHR or medical billing systems
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Medical billing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
