Healthcare Claims Billing & Denials Specialist

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a healthcare billing clerk to handle daily claims edits, denials, and timely follow-up. The role requires understanding paper and electronic billing, as well as client invoicing, with duties expanding to respond to internal and external inquiries.

Responsibilities include communicating with patients, insurers and clinic staff, submitting insurance claims, resolving credits, and handling denials while meeting established workflows and service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare billing or coursework is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic electronic billing systems.
• Ability to understand payer guidelines and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Handle claims edits, denials, and follow-up according to procedures.
• Communicate with patients, insurers, and clinic staff by phone and email.
• Bill, collect, and submit insurance and TPA claims per guidelines.
• Review and process credit balances from reports.
• Work insurance denials and monitor claim status for accuracy.
• Achieve assigned billing goals and maintain timelines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in medical billing

Associates degree in Business or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Epic

Phone system

Job description

Baptist is seeking a healthcare billing clerk to handle daily claims edits, denials, and timely follow-up. The role requires understanding paper and electronic billing, as well as client invoicing, with duties expanding to respond to internal and external inquiries.

Responsibilities include communicating with patients, insurers and clinic staff, submitting insurance claims, resolving credits, and handling denials while meeting established workflows and service levels.