Billing Specialist

Curana-Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Curana Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a detail-oriented medical billing specialist to support our Revenue Cycle Management team. You will ensure accurate billing and timely collections across payers for our senior care services.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years' medical billing experience, proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, and a solid understanding of payer workflows. Join a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with accurate data entry and a focus on error reduction.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple payer accounts.
• Familiarity with healthcare billing concepts and claim workflows.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and follow up with governmental and commercial payers in a timely and professional manner.
• File secondary insurance claims electronically
• Investigate and appeal denied claims
• Audit patient accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Address patient inquiries regarding claims and account balances
• Update and verify insurance information and patient demographics
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Job description

At Curana Health, we're on a mission to radically improve the health, happiness, and dignity of older adults—and we're looking for passionate people to help us do it.

As a national leader in value-based care, we offer senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities a wide range of solutions (including on-site primary care services, Accountable Care Organizations, and Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans) proven to enhance health outcomes, streamline operations, and create new financial opportunities.

Founded in 2021, we've grown quickly—now serving 200,000+ seniors in 1,500+ communities across 32 states. Our team includes more than 1,000 clinicians alongside care coordinators, analysts, operators, and professionals from all backgrounds, all working together to deliver high-quality, proactive solutions for senior living operators and those they care for.

Ranked #147 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, we're just getting started. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on the senior healthcare landscape, you're in the right place—and we look forward to working with you.

For more information about our company, visit CuranaHealth.com.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive medical billing specialist to support our Revenue Cycle Management team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring accurate and timely billing and collections processes for our services across a range of payers. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, mission-driven organization making a meaningful difference in senior healthcare.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable (A/R) and follow up with governmental and commercial payers in a timely and professional manner

• File secondary insurance claims electronically

• Investigate and appeal denied claims

• Audit patient accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Address patient inquiries regarding claims and account balances

• Update and verify insurance information and patient demographics

• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical billing or revenue cycle operations

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Working knowledge of healthcare billing practices and claim workflows

We’re thrilled to announce that Curana Health has been named the 147thfastest growing, privately owned company in the nation on Inc. magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 list.Curana also ranked 16thin the “Healthcare & Medical” industry category and 21stin Texas.

This recognition underscores Curana Health’s impact in transforming senior housing by supporting operator stability and ensuring seniors receive the high-quality care they deserve.