Medical Biller

Job Description

Job Description

You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Employment Type : Contract only (6-9 months) with possibility of full time conversion pending budget / performance.

Schedule / Shift : 8am-5pm (some flexibility here); 30 minute lunch

Pay Range : $16.25-$23.20

Job Summary

We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Patient Accounts Representative - Billing to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately reconciling payments from patients, insurance companies, and third-party payers, ensuring timely and correct allocation of payments, adjustments, and denials. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and supporting an efficient revenue cycle.We're seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Patient Accounts Representative - Billing to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately reconciling payments from patients, insurance companies, and third-party payers, ensuring timely and correct allocation of payments, adjustments, and denials. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records and supporting an efficient revenue cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately apply payments to the correct accounts, dates of service, and line items per payer guidelines.

Identify and post insurance denials with appropriate codes; notify supervisor of denial trends.

Reconcile daily deposit reports and balance payment batches with bank deposits and internal records.

Maintain thorough documentation of all payment activity to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Communicate regularly with supervisor to resolve payment discrepancies or posting issues.

Process overpayments, identify accounts for refunds, and route for appropriate approvals.

Assist with month-end / year-end closing activities and financial reporting support.

Ensure all work is performed in accordance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.

Key Performance Expectations

Manage a goal of processing / touching 50 accounts per day .

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

1-2 years of billing, payment posting, or full cycle revenue operations experience.

Experience working with Medicaid, Medicare, and major commercial payers .

Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numeric data.

Knowledge of insurance payer guidelines, EOBs, ERAs, and adjustment practices.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using NextGen (EHR) .

Ideal Candidate Traits

Customer Focus : Strives to understand client needs and build strong relationships.

Oral Communication : Communicates effectively one-on-one and with teams.

Reliability : Strong attendance and punctuality record.

Resourcefulness : Finds creative solutions to overcome challenges.

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.

Medix Overview :

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we're dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

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?