Billing Specialist (6-month contract)

Zipdev; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist for a 6-month remote contract. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience in medical billing, particularly with the Athena billing system, and will play a critical role in ensuring accurate billing processes within a dynamic healthcare environment. Responsibilities include managing claims, collaborating with insurance providers, and complying with healthcare standards.

Benefits

Vacation: 10 business days a year

Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year

Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year

Parental Leave

Health Care Reimbursement

Active Lifestyle Reimbursement

Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement

Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans

Longevity Bonus

Continuous Learning Bonus

Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in U.S. medical billing.
• Strong understanding of U.S. healthcare system and insurance procedures.
• Experience using Athenahealth billing system.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage medical billing and insurance claims.
• Submit and follow up on claims via Athena system.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent English communication skills

Organized

Tools

Athenahealth

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Billing Specialist to join our client’s healthcare team on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience in U.S. medical billing, a solid background in working with insurance companies, and hands-on experience with the Athena (Athenahealth) billing system. This person will play a vital role in managing billing accuracy and ensuring timely reimbursements within a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and manage medical billing and insurance claims in accordance with U.S. healthcare standards.
• Submit claims via Athena and follow up on denied or unpaid claims.
• Work directly with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies and delays.
• Ensure accurate patient account information, verify insurance, and update billing records.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare billing regulations and HIPAA guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve billing processes.
• Prepare billing and collections reports as needed.
• Respond professionally to patient inquiries related to billing.

• 3–6 years of experience in U.S. medical billing.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and insurance procedures.
• Experience using Athenahealth (Athena) billing system is required.
• Previous billing experience with claims posting, remittance processing, payment posting, billing denials, etc
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle confidential information.
• Comfortable working a fixed schedule: 40hr work week that fits into the CST timezone (8-5 or 9 -6).

Nice to Have:

• Experience with U.S.-based medical clinics or healthcare providers.
• Familiarity with other billing platforms (e.g., Kareo, AdvancedMD).
• Previous experience working with remote, LATAM-based teams.

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
• Vacation: 10 business days a year
• Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
• Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
• Parental Leave
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
• Longevity Bonus
• Continuous Learning Bonus
• Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
• Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!

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