Billing Specialist

Community Health Systems; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, Alabama, is looking for a Billing Specialist II to manage complex billing functions, ensure timely claims processing, and resolve issues with accounts. The role involves being the primary contact for insurance companies and assisting with team training.

Successful candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in medical billing and strong knowledge of payer policies. Skills in electronic health records and compliance with HIPAA are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex billing functions and claims processing.
• Ability to resolve issues related to insurance payments and account balances.
• Proficient in research to facilitate claim resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing inquiries for insurance companies, payers, and patients.
• Review and process insurance claims for timely submission.
• Identify and resolve credit balances and billing discrepancies.
• Support team training on billing updates and maintain documentation.
• Ensure compliance with payer regulations and HIPAA standards.

Skills

Medical billing processes

Insurance claim procedures

Revenue cycle management

Electronic health records (EHR)

HIPAA regulations

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Training and mentoring

Education

2-4 years of experience in medical billing

1-3 years in collections

0-1 years of experience with Medicare

Tools

Athena

Cerner

Ingenious Med

Job description

Job Summary

The Billing Specialist II is responsible for managing complex billing functions, ensuring timely and accurate claims processing, and resolving issues related to insurance payments and account balances. This position serves as the primary contact for insurance companies and other payers, performing in‑depth research to facilitate claim resolution and maximize collections. The Billing Specialist II also supports team training, assists with audits, and ensures compliance with payer regulations and company policies.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the primary point of contact for insurance companies, payers, and patients regarding billing inquiries and claim resolution.
• Reviews and processes insurance claims, ensuring timely submission and compliance with payer guidelines.
• Identifies and resolves credit balances, reclassifies revenue, and processes adjustments according to transaction coding policies.
• Reviews and corrects claim filing edits in electronic health record (EHR) and practice management systems (e.g., Athena, Cerner, Ingenious Med).
• Researches and resolves claim denials and rejections, working proactively to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Monitors and works vendor/payer audit trails, submitting secondary claims and addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of federal, state, and payer billing guidelines, utilizing payer websites for claims follow‑up.
• Assists in training staff and providers on billing updates, maintaining a centralized electronic repository for reference materials.
• Ensures proper billing and collection procedures in collaboration with management, clinic staff, and coding teams.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in medical billing, insurance claims processing, or revenue cycle management required.
• 1-3 years in collections, knowledge of third party billing, and insurance reimbursement required.
• 0-1 years of experience with Medicare preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of medical billing processes, insurance claim procedures, and payer policies.
• Strong understanding of revenue cycle management, including insurance reimbursement and claim adjudication.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex billing issues, including denials and payment discrepancies.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills to interact with patients, providers, and payers.
• Ability to train and mentor team members on billing best practices.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and data confidentiality requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

• CPB- Certified Medical Biller issued by AAPC preferred or
• Certified Medical Insurance Specialist (CMIS) issued by PMI preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.