Medical Biller

Virtual Teammate; Glendale (CA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Teammate is seeking a remote Medical Billing Specialist to support healthcare clients across the US. You will submit claims, manage denials, and monitor A/R while leveraging AI tools to handle routine tasks.

Key responsibilities include ensuring HIPAA compliance, accurate ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS coding, and maintaining clear, detailed billing records. Strong communication with payers, providers, and patients is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in medical billing and coding standards.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS.
• Experience with HIPAA and healthcare privacy.
• Proficiency with billing software and EHR systems.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Effective communication with payers, providers, and patients.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Submit clean claims across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers with high first-pass rate.
• Manage denial queues, identify root causes, and resubmit within deadlines.
• Work aged A/R buckets to keep A/R over 90 days below 15%.
• Perform patient collections and balance follow-ups professionally.
• Navigate EMR and billing platforms (Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Kareo, AdvancedMD or equivalents).
• Collaborate with AI tools for claim prep and A/R aging analysis.
• Deliver weekly billing performance summaries to the client practice manager.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and CPT/HCPCS standards.
• Maintain detailed records of billing activities and update patient billing information.

Skills

Medical billing

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Billing software

EHR systems

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Remote work

Tools

Athenahealth

eClinicalWorks

Kareo

AdvancedMD

Job description

Job Overview

Virtual Teammate is building the most capable AI-enabled healthcare virtual workforce in the market. Our Healthcare Billers are the revenue cycle backbone for SMB medical and dental clinics, PE-backed specialty groups, and surgical centers across the US. You will handle claim submission, denial management, A/R follow-up, and patient collections — fully supported by an AI agent that handles up to 55% of routine task volume so you can focus on the work that requires expert judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Submit clean claims across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers with ≥ 95% first-pass rate
• Manage denial queues — identify root cause, correct, and resubmit within payer deadlines
• Work aged A/R buckets proactively; keep A/R over 90 days below 15% of total A/R
• Perform patient collections and balance follow-ups with professionalism and HIPAA discipline
• Navigate EMR and billing platforms (Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Kareo, AdvancedMD, or equivalent)
• Collaborate with AI agent tools for claim prep, A/R aging analysis, and error-flag detection
• Deliver weekly billing performance summaries to the client practice manager
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and billing standards (e.g., HIPAA, ICD-10, CPT,HCPCS).
• Maintain detailed records of billing activities and update patient billing information regularly.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical billing and coding, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Familiarity with medical billing software and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills for resolving claim issues and payment discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with insurance companies, healthcare providers, and patients.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a remote setting.
• Solid understanding of healthcare privacy laws, such as HIPAA.

***Please note that this job post does not guarantee immediate client onboarding. Once you successfully complete the entire recruitment process, your profile will be added to our talent pool. This means your profile will be considered for future client opportunities that match your skills and experience.