Healthcare Billing Specialist - AR & Denials Expert

Ledgent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, a healthcare organization in Phoenix, is seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to support revenue cycle operations and ensure timely reimbursement from commercial, government, and managed care payers.

The role focuses on claims submissions, payment posting, account follow-up, and denial resolution while collaborating with patients, providers, and insurers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in healthcare billing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in healthcare billing or revenue cycle.
• Experience with commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care payers.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor AR aging to ensure timely collections.
• Investigate unpaid or delayed claims to secure reimbursement.
• Follow up with insurers and patients on outstanding balances.
• Submit and review electronic and paper claims.
• Review denials and take corrective action.
• Post payments and reconcile discrepancies.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payer issues.
• Ensure compliance with payer guidelines.
• Identify trends in delays and denials.

Skills

Healthcare billing

Accounts receivable

Claim submissions

Denial management

Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management software

Job description

Ledgent, a healthcare organization in Phoenix, is seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to support revenue cycle operations and ensure timely reimbursement from commercial, government, and managed care payers.

The role focuses on claims submissions, payment posting, account follow-up, and denial resolution while collaborating with patients, providers, and insurers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and experienced in healthcare billing.