Billing Specialist | Deerfield, Illinois

Deerfielddermatology; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid training

Job summary

Deerfield Dermatology is seeking a seasoned full-time billing specialist to support high-volume dermatology billing workflows. You will handle daily claim billing and auditing, posting insurance payments, and resolving claim issues with payors to ensure timely reimbursements.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of medical billing experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Join a professional, patient-focused team committed to accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in medical billing.
• Computer savvy and proficient with billing software.
• Strong follow-through, maturity, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Daily claim billing and auditing for accuracy.
• Posting insurance payments (electronic and paper).
• Resolve claim edits and exclusions; follow payor guidelines.
• Perform prior authorization functions as needed.
• Follow-up on unpaid claims to prompt payment by aging.

Skills

Medical Billing

Patient Accounting

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Prioritization

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMA ModMed

Job description

Deerfield Dermatology, a prestigious, well established, higher volume dermatology practice is seeking a seasoned, talented full-time billing specialist with a can-do attitude and strong professionalism.

Job Type:

Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid training

Roles and Responsibilities

• Daily claim billing and auditing for accuracy
• Posting insurance payments including electronic and paper
• Resolve claim edits/exclusions
• Understanding billing guidelines and payor requirements
• Perform prior authorization functions as needed
• Follow-up on unpaid claims to ensure prompt payment based on aging
• Insurance appeal experience
• Experience in balancing/closing
• Statements
• Collections
• Refunds
• Follow-up on patient and insurance accounts receivables
• Answer patient questions in regards to balances/insurance issues
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards
• Other duties requested by Management

Education requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in medical billing
• Computer savvy
• Team oriented/collaborative; (be a part of a strong, talented team)
• Must have strong follow through
• Exceptional maturity and professionalism
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with EMR specifically Modmed (EMA)
• Dermatology billing and coding experience