Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Opti Staffing; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Paid Life Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Opti Staffing in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist to join our behavioral health-focused team. You will manage billing functions, review claims, verify eligibility, and ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers while maintaining detailed records.

You’ll collaborate with clinicians and billing staff to resolve issues and support program operations. Work hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm with competitive pay of $31-33/hr, plus Medical/Dental/Vision benefits,

Qualifications

• Experience with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding.
• Experience with billing software and claims submission platforms.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare insurance claims for submission.
• Verify patient eligibility and maintain records.
• Handle claim edits, denials, and appeals with documentation.
• Ensure compliance with payer requirements and HIPAA.

Skills

Billing software

Insurance claims processing

Medical terminology

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Job description

OPTI STAFFING GROUP IS HIRING! Opening: Medical Billing & Coding Specialist City: Tacoma, WA

WHO THEY ARE:

We are dedicated to leading the way in providing behavioral health services, with a strong focus on substance use treatment, mental health therapy, and youth programs that enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and the community as a whole. We are committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care that achieves measurable, positive outcomes, while continuously improving our services to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

As a Billing Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of all billing functions. Your responsibilities include reviewing and preparing insurance claims, verifying patient eligibility, and ensuring compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, workers’ compensation, and other payer requirements. You will handle claim edits, resolve denials or rejections, and submit appeals with proper documentation, while maintaining thorough records of claim activity and accounts receivable. This position also requires clear communication with insurance companies, patients, and internal staff, as well as applying knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding systems. In addition, you will stay current on billing regulations and HIPAA compliance, prepare reports as needed, and support program operations, including urinalysis monitoring, while adhering to agency policies and procedures.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• M-F 8:30am-5pm
• Competitive hourly pay $31-33/hr
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Paid Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

To be successful as a Billing Specialist, you should bring a combination of technical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities. Experience with billing software, claim submission platforms, and medical terminology—including CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding is essential. You’ll need to be comfortable managing record-keeping systems and learning new databases, while accurately typing and proofing work. Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks under deadlines are key. Just as important, you should demonstrate professionalism in phone and in‑person interactions, with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and manage challenging or hostile situations with patience and professionalism.