Medical Billing Specialist
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Temp to Hire
Company: TRC Talent Solutions
Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 Per Hour
Category: Financial Services
Job Description Apply Now
The Medical Billing Specialist (also known as MBS) plays a crucial role in the healthcare revenue cycle, ensuring accurate and timely billing and collections for healthcare organizations. This full-time, remote position is designed for professionals with a passion for medical billing, account reconciliation, and insurance follow-up. As a Medical Billing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, resolving denied claims, and ensuring that hospital and physician billing accounts are handled with the utmost efficiency and accuracy. Your expertise will help maintain the financial health of healthcare providers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Working as a Medical Billing Specialist provides the unique opportunity to collaborate with a variety of healthcare providers and hospital organizations to deliver comprehensive revenue cycle support. This rewarding role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are adept at problem-solving. As part of a remote team, you will employ your analytical skills and attention to detail to resolve insurance denials, conduct aged account remediation, and review claim forms for accuracy. Your daily responsibilities will involve working closely with both commercial and government payers, leveraging your knowledge of billing codes, and ensuring all payer requirements are satisfied.
Remote work offers flexibility and the chance to contribute to the financial success of healthcare organizations from the comfort of your own home. By joining this growing team, you will have access to opportunities for career advancement, robust benefits, and a supportive, collaborative work environment. If you are committed to upholding best practices in medical billing and are eager to make an impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for the Medical Billing Specialist position by clicking the job application button below.
Medical Billing Specialist - Summary- The Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) is responsible for the back-end management of accounts receivable for both hospital and physician billing accounts.
- This role focuses on insurance account follow-up, denial resolution, and the remediation of aged accounts, ensuring accurate and timely revenue cycle processes.
- Medical Billing Specialists work remotely to provide essential support services to healthcare providers and organizations, ensuring billing compliance and financial performance.
- Collaboration with internal teams, insurance payers, and healthcare clients is central to the role, requiring strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Perform second-tier insurance account follow-up on outstanding accounts receivable balances.
- Resolve denied, underpaid, and unresolved insurance claims efficiently and accurately.
- Address aged accounts and payer issues by conducting detailed account research and analysis.
- Review and verify the accuracy of UB-04 and/or HCFA 1500 claim forms.
- Investigate eligibility discrepancies, coding issues, payer denials, and reimbursement variances.
- Communicate professionally with insurance payers, clients, and internal teams to resolve account issues.
- Identify payer trends, workflow inefficiencies, and barriers to claim resolution.
- Submit corrected claims, rebills, secondary billing, and appeals when necessary.
- Document account activities and correspondence thoroughly and accurately in billing systems.
- Escalate payer errors appropriately for reprocessing and resolution.
- Work with both commercial and government payers to ensure compliance with all billing regulations.
- Maintain productivity and quality standards as set by the organization.
- Competitive compensation structure for the Medical Billing Specialist role.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, and paid holidays for work-life balance.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development within the company.
- Flexible schedule and fully remote work environment.
- 1-2 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management or a related field is required.
- Direct experience with hospital and/or physician billing processes is essential.
- Strong knowledge of insurance denials, follow-up procedures, and billing forms (UB-04, HCFA 1500).
- Proficiency using billing and electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, McKesson, Allscripts, or Soarian.
- Competency in Microsoft Office applications and other internet-based systems.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple applications and systems simultaneously.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- An individual who demonstrates strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail in all aspects of medical billing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to interact with insurance payers, clients, and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote environment, meeting productivity and quality metrics.
- Proven problem-solver with a track record of resolving complex billing and reimbursement issues.
- Adaptability to changing workflows, payer requirements, and technology platforms.
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks and maintaining focus over extended periods.
- Physical requirements include the ability to sit for extended periods, frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, and the capacity to communicate via phone and computer.
- May occasionally be required to lift up to 15 pounds as part of daily responsibilities.
- The Medical Billing Specialist (MBS) position is ideally suited for candidates seeking long-term, stable remote work in the healthcare industry.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the job application button to take the next step in advancing their career as a Medical Billing Specialist.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace for all qualified candidates. Apply today to join a growing team of healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence in medical billing and revenue cycle management.