Medical Billing Specialist
BBSI on behalf of our client
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour, depending on experience
About the Opportunity
BBSI is recruiting on behalf of a healthcare billing services client seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Medical Billing Specialist. This role focuses primarily on insurance claims processing, payment posting, accounts receivable follow-up, and resolving billing issues for a variety of healthcare providers.
The client supports providers across several specialties, including massage therapy, sports medicine, mental health, doula services, lactation consulting, and durable medical equipment (DME).
The ideal candidate has hands-on medical billing experience, is comfortable navigating insurance portals, and takes initiative in researching unpaid claims and resolving discrepancies. Provider credentialing experience is a plus but is not required.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Billing & Insurance Claims
- Prepare, review, and submit medical insurance claims to applicable insurance payers.
- Verify insurance eligibility and coverage information as needed.
- Post insurance payments and adjustments and reconcile payments against Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) and remittance records.
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding, delayed, or denied claims.
- Research billing discrepancies, correct claim errors, and assist with claim resubmissions and appeals.
- Track claim status and maintain accurate billing records across multiple provider accounts.
- Communicate with insurance representatives and healthcare providers to resolve billing questions.
- Support billing needs across specialties such as mental health, sports medicine, massage therapy, doula services, lactation consulting, and DME.
Provider Credentialing - Preferred, Not Required
- Assist with provider enrollment and credentialing applications when needed.
- Track application status and follow up with insurance payers regarding pending applications or missing documentation.
- Maintain accurate provider records and monitor credentialing and recredentialing deadlines.
Systems & Administrative Support
- Navigate insurance payer portals, including Availity, to review claim information and support billing follow-up.
- Work with practice management and documentation systems, including IntakeQ and SimplePractice.
- Maintain organized records, manage follow-up tasks, and protect confidential patient and provider information.
- Prioritize multiple accounts and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and timely communication.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in medical billing, insurance claims processing, or healthcare accounts receivable.
- Understanding of insurance claims, payment posting, EOBs, denials, and reimbursement processes.
- Experience navigating insurance payer portals and researching claim status.
- Familiarity with medical billing or practice management software.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability to troubleshoot billing issues and work independently.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with Availity, IntakeQ, SimplePractice, or similar systems.
- Experience billing for one or more specialty areas, including mental health, sports medicine, massage therapy, doula services, lactation consulting, or DME.
- Provider credentialing or insurance enrollment experience.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, researching claim issues, and keeping billing operations organized. The right person will be proactive about following up on unpaid claims, comfortable working with insurance companies, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Medical billing is the primary focus of this position. Candidates with strong billing experience are encouraged to apply even if they have not worked in credentialing. Experience with the listed specialties and software systems is beneficial, but equivalent experience with other medical billing systems will also be considered.
Compensation
$20.00-$25.00 per hour, depending on experience.
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