Medical Billing Clerk - 251091

Medix™; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to ensure accuracy in claims submission and payment processing. You will manage AR oversight and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of medical billing experience and proficiency in coding systems. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, navigate complex regulations, and generate essential reports. This onsite role requires being located in the Houston, Texas area, offering a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19 to $22 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on medical billing experience.
• Proficient in ICD, CPT, CDT, and HCPCS coding.
• Direct experience with claims submission for Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accurate medical claims.
• Post insurance and patient payments, process adjustments.
• Proactively monitor AR aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Maintain strict adherence to Medicaid, Medicare, and HIPAA regulations.
• Generate billing reports and identify systemic issues.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Persistent

Organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

eClinicalWorks (eCW)

Practice management systems

Job description

*** This is an onsite role. Must be located in the Houston Texas area***

Compensation: $19.00 – $22.00 / hour (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Billing Specialist to support our medical, dental, and behavioral health billing operations. In this role, you will be the backbone of our revenue cycle, ensuring accuracy in claims submission, payment posting, and denial resolution.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at navigating complex Medicaid/Medicare regulations, and takes pride in maintaining a clean AR aging report.

Key Responsibilities

• Claims Management: Prepare and submit accurate medical, dental, and behavioral health claims; appeal and resubmit denied/rejected claims.
• Financial Integrity: Post insurance and patient payments, process adjustments/refunds, and maintain precise accounts receivable records.
• AR Oversight: Proactively monitor AR aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and HIPAA regulations.
• Reporting: Generate billing reports and identify systemic issues impacting reimbursement to share with management.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands‑on medical billing experience.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical Knowledge: Proficient in ICD, CPT, CDT, and HCPCS coding.
• Payer Expertise: Direct experience with claims submission for Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and practice management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within an FQHC environment.
• Direct experience using eClinicalWorks (eCW).
• History of managing high‑volume claim environments.

Soft Skills for Success

• Detail‑Oriented: You catch the coding errors that others miss.
• Persistent: You proactively work an account until it reaches full resolution.
• Organized: You can pivot between multiple priorities in a metric‑driven environment.