Analysis Skills, Billing, Cerner, Communication Skills, County Ordinances, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Insurance, Insurance Documentation, Leadership, Medical Billing, Medical Terminology, Medicare, Multitasking, Patient Care Denials, Payment Posting, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Reconciliation, Reimbursement, Revenue Management, Root Cause Analysis, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills
Temp Medical Billing & Follow-Up Representative - Fully Remote
Contract (3-6 months) | $23/hour | M-F 7:30 to 4 or 8 to 4:30 CST
We are partnering with a well-established organization in the Revenue Cycle Management industry seeking an experienced Medical Billing & Follow-Up Representative to join their team. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting a variety of healthcare clients with a strong focus on claims resolution and payer follow-up.
Position Overview
This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of medical claims, including front-end billing, claim edits, denial management, and insurance follow-up. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of Medicare and commercial payers, thrives in a production-based environment, and can independently resolve complex billing issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Submit accurate claims in a timely manner across multiple payers
- Identify and resolve claim edits and clearinghouse rejections
- Perform denial management and appeals, including root cause analysis
- Review Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and ensure payment accuracy
- Conduct insurance follow-up via payer portals and outbound calls
- Coordinate primary and secondary billing
- Research and resolve discrepancies in reimbursement
- Maintain thorough and accurate account documentation
- Work assigned queues and meet productivity expectations
- Complete payment posting tasks including EOB batching and remittance corrections
- Ensure correct usage of CARC/RARC codes and payer-specific denial codes
- Perform payer remittance reconciliations
- Communicate trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement to leadership
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of medical billing, denial management, or insurance follow-up experience
- Strong experience with:
- Claims billing and front-end edits
- Denial management and appeals
- Medicare and commercial payer guidelines
- Hands-on experience working within an EMR or billing system
- Knowledge of medical terminology and billing processes
- Experience supporting multispecialty billing environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Cerner PM P4300
- Experience with Optum Assurance
Schedule & Details
- Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30am-4:00pm OR 8:00am-4:30pm CST)
- Location: 100% Remote
- Pay: $23/hour
- Type: Contract (3 to 6 months)
Why This Opportunity
- Join a stable, long-standing organization in the revenue cycle space
- Work in a fully remote, structured environment with consistent hours
- Gain exposure to a wide range of payer scenarios and billing complexities
- Opportunity for long-term growth and conversion to a permanent role
How to Stand Out
Candidates who perform best in this process typically have:
- Recent, hands-on denial resolution experience
- Strong understanding of payer rules and claim workflows
- Confidence discussing real examples of claim challenges and resolutions
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
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