Hospital Billing & Claims Specialist

Socket.dev; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (2 weeks)

Sick time per state/local

6 major holidays

401(k) plan

Pre-tax transit/parking

Pet Insurance

Employee discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Socket.dev in Melville, NY is hiring a Hospital Billing & Claims Specialist to ensure accurate and timely submission of institutional and professional medical claims. You will work in a hybrid setup, reviewing claims in the Raintree EMR, resolving edits, and coordinating with payers, patients, providers, and internal teams to support reimbursement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in Revenue Cycle or medical billing, strong UB-04 and CMS-1500 knowledge, and proficiency with the Raintree EMR.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Revenue Cycle or medical billing experience.
• Strong knowledge of institutional (UB-04) and professional (CMS-1500) billing.
• Experience with commercial and government payers.
• Proficiency with the Raintree EMR system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet productivity goals.

Responsibilities

• Submit accurate institutional (UB-04) and professional (CMS-1500) claims to commercial and government payers.
• Review and resolve claim edits, billing errors, clearinghouse exceptions, and rejections.
• Submit corrected claims and ensure successful claim transmission to payers.
• Verify patient eligibility and resolve coverage or demographic discrepancies prior to claim submission.
• Communicate with insurance carriers, patients, providers, and internal teams to resolve billing issues.
• Complete billing reviews, post splint charges, and enter charges into the DOL and Claim Connect portals.
• Monitor claims processing inboxes and follow up on outstanding clearinghouse responses.
• Navigate the Raintree EMR system to resolve claim issues and document account activity.
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
• Stay current on payer policies and billing guidelines.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Revenue Cycle

Medical Billing

UB-04 Billing

CMS-1500 Billing

Raintree EMR

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Raintree EMR

Job description

Hospital Billing & Claims Specialist

Full-Time | Hybrid

Hourly Rate: $23.64 - $25.51 (commensurate with experience)

The Claims Processing & Billing Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely submission of institutional and professional medical claims. Reporting to the Manager of Claims Processing & Credentialing, this role reviews claims in the Raintree EMR system, resolves billing edits and clearinghouse exceptions, and works closely with payers, patients, providers, and internal teams to support efficient reimbursement.

What You'll Do

• Submit accurate institutional (UB-04) and professional (CMS-1500) claims to commercial and government payers.
• Review and resolve claim edits, billing errors, clearinghouse exceptions, and rejections.
• Submit corrected claims and ensure successful claim transmission to payers.
• Verify patient eligibility and resolve coverage or demographic discrepancies prior to claim submission.
• Communicate with insurance carriers, patients, providers, and internal teams to resolve billing issues.
• Complete billing reviews, post splint charges, and enter charges into the DOL and Claim Connect portals.
• Monitor claims processing inboxes and follow up on outstanding clearinghouse responses.
• Navigate the Raintree EMR system to resolve claim issues and document account activity.
• Meet departmental productivity and quality standards while maintaining compliance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
• Stay current on payer policies and billing guidelines.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of Revenue Cycle or medical billing experience.
• Strong knowledge of institutional (UB-04) and professional (CMS-1500) billing.
• Experience with commercial and government insurance payers.
• Proficiency with the Raintree EMR system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet productivity goals.
• Cross-functional Revenue Cycle experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, confidentiality, and excellent customer service.

Benefits

Rest, Reset & Recharge: 2 weeks PTO; Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements; plus 6 major holidays.

Plan Ahead: Company-matched 401(k) once eligibility requirements are met.

Commute Smart: Pre-tax transit and parking benefits through WageWorks (for eligible in-office employees).

Care for Your Crew: MetLife Pet Insurance with flexible plans, up to 90% reimbursement on eligible expenses, and 24/7 telehealth support.

Play More, Pay Less: Exclusive discounts through PlumBenefits and LifeMart on travel, entertainment, shopping, dining, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans.