Medical Billing & Claims Technician I

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1, based in east Anchorage to support medical billing and revenue cycle activities using MT Meditech and the SSI clearinghouse. The role entails handling institutional and professional claims, auditing submissions, and reconciling payments in the hospital information system.

Under supervision, you will review denied claims for appeals or write-offs, navigate payer portals for clarification, and ensure accurate

Qualifications

• One year of clerical work experience maintaining records.
• Experience with billing or medical accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with accounts receivable and payer portals.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and submit medical claims using MT Meditech (B/AR).
• Process billing through SSI clearinghouse for electronic and paper submissions.
• Review denied claims for appeal or write-off and assist in resolution.
• Enter and reconcile payments in the hospital information system.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Billing/Accounts receivable

Problem solving

Customer service

Tools

Meditech

EHR

SSI clearinghouse

Job description

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for an Accounting Technician 1, based in east Anchorage to support medical billing and revenue cycle activities using MT Meditech and the SSI clearinghouse. The role entails handling institutional and professional claims, auditing submissions, and reconciling payments in the hospital information system.

Under supervision, you will review denied claims for appeals or write-offs, navigate payer portals for clarification, and ensure accurate