Billing Specialist

Performance Optimal Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Access to all facilities

Internal and external discounts

Mentorship and growth potential

Job summary

A leading wellness organization is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage billing, insurance verification, and accounts receivable follow-up. The ideal candidate should have experience in medical billing and strong organizational skills. This role offers competitive pay and benefits including medical insurance and 401K. Join a collaborative team focused on empowering clients through exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in medical billing, AR, or insurance verification.
• Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Review and process patient claims and invoices accurately.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Resolve billing issues and post payments.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Insurance verification

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Billing software

EMR systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Join Performance Optimal Health, a leading wellness organization that takes a holistic approach to health through the Four Pillars of Optimal Health – Exercise, Nutrition, Recovery, and Stress Management. We empower clients to live better lives through exceptional care, service, and teamwork.

We are seeking a Billing Specialist to join our growing Practice Administration/Billing team. This role combines all aspects of billing, insurance verification, authorizations, and accounts receivable follow-up. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process patient claims and invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; obtain and track authorizations/pre-certifications as required by payers.
• Resolve billing issues, denials, and underpayments by following up with insurance companies, patients, and internal staff.
• Prepare and send appeals when claims are denied or underpaid.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records, including demographic, insurance, and authorization information.
• Post payments and adjustments; monitor accounts receivable and ensure balances are collected efficiently.
• Communicate coverage details, patient responsibilities, and financial agreements clearly with patients.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Collaborate with the billing, clinical, and front desk teams to ensure seamless revenue cycle operations.
• Attend training sessions, webinars, and team meetings as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in medical billing, AR, or insurance verification.
• Working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes and insurance reimbursement processes.
• Proficiency in billing software, EMR systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel required); Prompt EMR experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Access to all Performance Optimal Health facilities
• Internal and external discounts
• Mentorship and growth potential within the organization
• Fun, collaborative atmosphere