Billing and Collections Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Billing and Collections Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage billing within the practice management system, ensuring accurate invoicing and resolving rejections
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits, activate new accounts, and manage patient balances
• Process payments and refunds, handle account escalations, and ensure proper reconciliation of payments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Proven experience in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), patient collections, or medical billing/coding
• Skilled in using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and practice management systems
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis on denials and resolve billing discrepancies
• Professionalism and empathy when interacting with patients and insurance companies