Medical Biller

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York is looking for a Medical Billing Specialist to ensure the accuracy of billing processes and manage patient inquiries. The role requires 2-3 years of medical billing experience and organizational skills. You'll be communicating with patients regarding account discrepancies and preparing documentation for resolution. This contract position offers a pay range of $20.00/hr - $21.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of medical billing experience including reimbursement and coding.
• Strong organizational abilities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills for patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Verify billing form accuracy and enter data for reimbursement.
• Investigate billing inquiries and ensure documentation completeness.
• Communicate with relevant parties regarding account discrepancies.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of medical terminology

Accuracy in financial recording

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Overview

The Medical Billing Specialist is responsible for verifying the accuracy of billing forms, entering data into appropriate databases, and ensuring timely reimbursement. This role investigates billing inquiries, reviews supporting documentation, and prepares records for resolution. The specialist also communicates with patients and other parties to address account discrepancies, denials, and payment arrangements while ensuring compliance and confidentiality.

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Key Responsibilities

• Verify billing form accuracy and enter data into databases for reimbursement processing.
• Investigate billing inquiries, ensuring documentation completeness (CPT, ICD-9 coding, physician data, insurance coverage, TOA, etc.).
• Prepare documentation for account inquiry and resolution.
• Maintain an account inquiry database and generate reports/summaries as needed.
• Investigate denial causes and apply protocols for resolution.
• Communicate with patients and relevant parties regarding open accounts, incorrect information, and payment arrangements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of medical billing experience (Medicare, Medicaid, 3rd party reimbursement, ICD-9 & CPT coding).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills to interact with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain professional under stress.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
• Accuracy in recording financial information.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Accounting and/or financial reporting experience.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Education

• Associate’s Degree (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Administrative, Finance, and Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services