Billing Specialist 2 - Creve Coeur - Remote/Office Hybrid for a local candidate

Esse Health; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Esse Health is seeking a full-time Billing Specialist 2 to manage billing issues for insurance carriers in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have healthcare billing experience, strong communication skills, and be proficient in practice management systems. Benefits include medical coverage, generous PTO, and 401k match.

Benefits

Medical coverage options

Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

401k match and profit sharing

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience resolving billing issues with multiple insurance carriers.
• NextGen experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Research and manage tasks for assigned insurance plans.
• Correct claim errors and handle refunds in the management system.
• Assist with clinical office patient calls and serve as backup receptionist.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Billing and Collections certificate preferred

Three years of healthcare billing experience

Tools

Electronic Practice Management Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Billing Specialist 2 - Creve Coeur - Remote/Office Hybrid for a local candidate

Job Category: CBO - General Admin

Requisition Number: BILLI006880

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• Posted: May 28, 2025
• Full-Time

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Description

Esse Health is the largest independent physician practice in the St. Louis Metropolitan area with over 120+ physicians, in 45 locations, serving nearly 130,000 patients. We are leading the healthcare community by placing patients and their physicians at the center of health decisions. Esse Health is more than a healthcare provider - it's a place where medicine is a calling and not just a profession. It's a team of extraordinary medical professionals with the latest ideas for keeping patients healthier.

We are currently seeking a full-time Billing Specialist 2 based out of our Central Business Office in Creve Coeur, MO. This role handles all billing issues for assigned insurance carriers, including working Medicare/Medicaid denials, corrected claims, and Medicaid secondary claims.

This is a hybrid role with remote and in-office work. Local candidates only.

Responsibilities:

1. Researches and manages various assigned tasks for specific insurance plans, including charge corrections, denial research, and follow-up.
2. Corrects claim errors on the clearinghouse website.
3. Makes necessary adjustments during the posting process.
4. Handles refunds in the practice management system.
5. Assists with clinical office and patient calls as needed.
6. Participates in insurance provider meetings if appropriate.
7. Serves as backup to the front desk receptionist, answering calls and greeting visitors professionally.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements include sitting for up to eight hours, working at a computer, and lifting up to 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Billing and Collections certificate preferred.
• Minimum three years of healthcare billing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience resolving billing issues with multiple insurance carriers.
• Experience with Electronic Practice Management Systems; NextGen experience is a plus.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.
• Teamwork skills.

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Benefits:

• Medical coverage options.
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays.
• 401k match and profit sharing.
• Wellness programs.

EOE

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.