Medical Billing Specialist

Job Summary

Working remotely in the Pacific Time zone, the part-time Medical Billing and Collections Specialist will be responsible for the timely processing of patient accounts receivable billing and collections, handling insurance follow-ups, billing edits, and cash posting while meeting productivity goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow up on unpaid accounts, review claims for underpayments, and process formal insurance appeals
• Monitor and edit billing worklists, resolve claims edits, and address electronic payer rejections
• Post payments and adjustments accurately, manage undistributed payments, and process refund requests

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office and foundational knowledge of a major medical accounts receivable system, such as Epic
• Strong familiarity with insurance and medical terminology, as well as medical reimbursement policies
• Working knowledge of major payer types, including Medicare and Medicaid
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information