Medical Billing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Billing Specialist

Location : On-site (first 6 months), then hybrid | ⏰ Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm MST

Pay : $20-$25 / hour

Overview

We are seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to join our team! This role focuses on insurance follow-up, filing appeals, resolving denials, and providing support to patients with billing inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient-focused, and skilled in navigating the back end of claims processing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Review Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) to gain a clear understanding of each claim and take steps to resolve issues.

Research and analyze denied or incorrectly processed claims; prepare and submit appeals as needed.

Review outstanding insurance claims; follow up via calls or payer websites to determine claim status.

Submit accurate and timely documents for primary and / or secondary claims to ensure fast processing and payment.

Review unapplied credit reports for patient and insurance overpayments; apply credits or prepare refund requests for management approval.

Answer inbound patient calls regarding billing questions with professionalism and empathy.

Accurately document all activity on patient accounts to maintain complete and up-to-date records.

Perform additional duties as assigned by management or physicians.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of medical billing processes, including appeals and denials.

Professional communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to provide excellent telephone support.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate support for organizational values.

Strong team player who accepts feedback and is accountable for individual and departmental goals.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and medical billing software ( Intergy preferred ).

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

2+ years of experience in medical billing and collections.

Ability to interact effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and management in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Office-based role requiring use of standard office equipment and computer systems.

Frequent use of hands, wrists, and fingers for typing and data entry.

Close visual acuity required for reading, analyzing data, and computer work.

Ability to walk short distances as needed in an office environment.

Why Join Us?

Supportive team-oriented environment where everyone pitches in.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Hybrid flexibility after the first 6 months on-site.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans : 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1 / 1, 4 / 1, 7 / 1, and 10 / 1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

For California Applicants :

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?