Billing & Reimbursement Specialist

Mountain Area Health Education Center; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in Asheville, NC, seeks a Self-Pay Billing/ Billing Specialist to manage daily billing for patients and insurers. You will coordinate with payors, resolve denied claims, and ensure timely reimbursement while upholding HIPAA standards and patient confidentiality.

The role requires an associate degree in business or health administration with healthcare billing experience; Spanish language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, health administration or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in dental or healthcare billing preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily billing functions for assigned patients and insurers.
• Coordinate interactions between patients and payors to facilitate reimbursement.
• Review and resolve denied claims and collect on accounts.
• Post and balance remits and patient payments, including adjustments.
• Respond to patient inquiries and provide HIPAA-compliant service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Healthcare Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Values

Problem Solving

Spanish language

Education

Associate Degree in Business, Health Administration, or related field

Tools

Allscripts

Insurance company websites

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) in Asheville, NC, seeks a Self-Pay Billing/ Billing Specialist to manage daily billing for patients and insurers. You will coordinate with payors, resolve denied claims, and ensure timely reimbursement while upholding HIPAA standards and patient confidentiality.

The role requires an associate degree in business or health administration with healthcare billing experience; Spanish language skills are preferred.