BILLING SPECIALIST / CODER

Select Ortho; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (75% paid by company)

Dental and Vision insurance (100% paid by company)

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

Paid company holidays

Free life insurance

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Billing Specialist/Coder to manage both internal and external billing needs. This role requires at least two years of medical billing experience and communication skills. The main responsibilities include filing claims, managing accounts receivable, and effectively coordinating with clinic billing departments. The position offers competitive pay, a benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off, and is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Billing experience required.
• Able to manage multiple work queues independently.
• Knowledge of Medicare and other medical insurance carriers advantageous.

Responsibilities

• File claims timely to maintain a high net collection rate.
• Communicate all billing issues effectively with management.
• Work denials and maintain accurate reports and metrics.

Skills

Medical Billing experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Certified Medical Coder

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join to apply for the BILLING SPECIALIST / CODER role at Select Ortho

The high value we place on our employees is reflected in our competitive pay and exceptional benefits package, which includes Medical insurance (company pays 75% of the premium), Dental and Vision (company pays 100% of the premium), free life insurance, generous paid vacation time, paid sick time, paid company holidays, and more!

What we stand for

Our goal is to achieve nothing less than ecstatic customers. We do that by operating in a healthy culture of excellence and hiring employees who are happy to go the extra mile to achieve that vision. Working with purposeful energy and accountability comes naturally. Credibility always matters and small details are huge!

Role Overview

A Billing Specialist/Medical Coder serves as a liaison to outside clinic billing departments and to assist with internal billing needs. The Billing Specialist/Medical Coder is responsible for insurance follow‑up and Accounts Receivable Management. This position may also be responsible for Charge Review, Claims Mailing, Documentation Attachment and other duties as necessary to get charges submitted. Experience in DME or Podiatry is a plus!

Essential Functions

• Timely filing of claims
• Actively working to maintain a 95% net collection rate or higher for all clinics
• Work denials that are emailed by in‑house billing of clinics or DME Coordinators
• Work in multiple software systems to accomplish AR results
• Manage assigned work queues independently
• Furnish invoices for WCC claims when requested
• Daily, weekly, or monthly tracking and reporting
• Participation in weekly conference calls
• Tracking and organizing insurance information
• Effectively communicate outstanding A/R with clinics and management
• Effectively communicate billing, insurance, and coverage criteria updates with staff and management
• Help with administrative assignments and projects as needed
• Serve as the liaison to clinic billing departments
• Keep up with compliance, coverage criteria, ICD‑10 information and update all employees as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Experience

• Medical Billing experience of at least 2 years
• Certified Medical Coder, preferred
• General knowledge of medical insurance carriers and Medicare
• The ability to work quickly and accurately, and pay attention to detail
• Skills in answering a telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• Experience with all Microsoft Office products – Excel and Word mandatory
• DME or Podiatry billing experience is a plus!
• Supervisory/Leadership experience preferred

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Thoroughness

Work Environment

This position requires professional behavior and consideration of our Client’s staff at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively. The employee may also be required to perform high‑fidelity dexterity tasks.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care