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Billing Specialist 2

Billing Specialist 2

Healthfirst BluegrassLexington, KY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Hybrid position, Day shift - Monday to Friday!

Are you passionate about supporting community health and making a difference behind the scenes? Do you enjoy digging into the details, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly? HealthFirst Bluegrass , a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is seeking a Billing Specialist II to join our dedicated Revenue Cycle team!

At HealthFirst Bluegrass, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone—regardless of income, background, or insurance status. Join our team and help ensure the financial health of our organization so we can continue providing care to those who need it most.

What You’ll Do

You’ll support the Revenue Cycle Manager by making continuous improvements to our billing processes. Your work will be vital in ensuring we remain efficient, accurate, and patient-centered. Responsibilities include :

  • Working denial, eligibility, and collections worklists
  • Contacting payers, appealing denied claims, and addressing overpayments
  • Reviewing CPT / ICD-10 code usage and ensuring billing accuracy
  • Supporting self-pay accounts and patient education
  • Processing refunds and payments as needed
  • Providing backup support for the Billing Specialist I
  • Assisting with projects and contributing to overall revenue cycle improvements

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of experience in medical billing or insurance verification
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience with KY Medicaid and FQHC billing (preferred)
  • Familiarity with health insurance concepts, coding, and denial management
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with billing systems like Athena
  • Athena Experience Preferred

    • Why You’ll Love Working with Us

  • Mission-driven culture that values compassion, equity, and teamwork
  • Opportunity to serve vulnerable and underserved communities
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative coworkers
  • Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities

    • Help Us Keep Our Mission Moving

    Behind every successful clinic is a strong billing team ensuring sustainability. Your role as Billing Specialist II helps ensure every dollar earned supports more access, more services, and better outcomes for our community.

    Ready to be part of something meaningful?

    Apply today and join a team where your work truly matters.

    Day shift, Monday to Friday, Hybrid position

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