Billing Specialist

Position Summary

The Billing Specialist is responsible for performing specified financial tasks in support of the day-to-day operations of the Billing/Revenue Cycle Department.

The starting wage is $19.25/hour with weekly pay. PTO and benefits available after 30 days of employment. Following training, this will be a hybrid position offering the opportunity to work 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely each week.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Create billing reports of assigned agencies
• Submit accounts receivable claims and/or invoices for weekly/monthly billing of assigned agencies
• Reconciliation of assigned state or local agencies
• Research and resubmit of billings to assigned agencies
• Reviewing quality assurance of all referrals or updated clients from assigned state or local agencies
• Making outbound & inbound calls, emails to assigned state or local agencies with the purpose of securing correct information regarding new referrals, updated clients, and billings

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of work-related experience in healthcare related field, ie, healthcare billing institutional and professional claims, patient registration, and/or patient access
• Intermediate level Excel skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and pays close attention to detail
• Strong ability to work with team members across multiple departments
• Ability to work unsupervised with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must have a wired internet connection using an ethernet port. Broadband internet wired to the home is required - Cable Modem/service or Fiber Optic. No Satellite, 4/5G, or DSL circuits
• Must have a quiet workspace that is free from distraction

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, medical administrative assistance, or healthcare finance
• Previous experience with electronic claims, such as electronic 835/837 claim and remit files, Zirmed, and/or secure payer web portals
• AAHAM certification

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive motions that include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting, remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus