Medical Billing Specialist

Charleston Dermatology; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Dermatology is hiring a Medical Billing Specialist in Charleston, SC. You will manage the full billing cycle—from submitting and correcting insurance claims to posting payments and following up on patient balances.

You will provide patients with clear estimates and help them understand insurance benefits, all while delivering confidential, compassionate service. This role requires 1 year of medical billing experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical billing experience required.
• Experience with patient financial services or healthcare estimates is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the full billing cycle including claims processing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and cost estimates for procedures and services.
• Submit, review, and correct insurance claims; follow up on denials.
• Review insurance benefits, deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket costs for patients.
• Talk with patients by phone and in writing about balances and payment options.
• Explain estimates, benefits, and statements clearly and professionally.
• Coordinate with insurance companies, providers, and billing team to resolve issues.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits and document them accurately.
• Follow up on open estimates and patient account questions.
• Stay current on healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, and payer policies.
• Deliver outstanding customer service while handling confidential financial conversations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical billing software

ModMed EHR

Insurance verification

Job description

Be the person patients trust when it comes to understanding their care costs. As our Medical Billing Specialist, you’ll manage the full billing cycle, from submitting and correcting insurance claims to posting payments and following up on patient balances. You’ll also give patients clear, accurate estimates and help them make sense of their insurance benefits, taking the stress out of the financial side of their visit. If you’re detail-oriented, a great communicator, and know your way around healthcare billing and insurance, this is a role where you’ll make a difference every day.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare accurate quotes and cost estimates for procedures, treatments, and services
• Submit, review, and correct insurance claims, and follow up on denials and unpaid claims
• Review insurance benefits, deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket costs to give patients clear financial estimates
• Talk with patients by phone and in writing about balances, billing questions, and payment options
• Explain estimates, benefits, and statements in a clear, friendly, professional way
• Partner with insurance companies, providers, and our billing team to resolve billing and payment issues
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits and document them accurately
• Follow up on open estimates and patient account questions so nothing falls through the cracks
• Stay current on healthcare regulations, privacy requirements, and payer policies
• Deliver outstanding customer service while handling financial conversations with confidentiality and care

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of medical billing experience (required); experience in patient financial services, insurance verification, or healthcare estimates is a plus
• Strong proficiency in the billing process and patient billing, with experience handling the full billing cycle
• Hands‑on experience with claims processing, including preparing, submitting, reviewing, and correcting insurance claims and patient statements
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles related to medical or healthcare billing
• Previous experience with medical billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems is highly beneficial; ModMed EHR experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, insurance benefits, and reimbursement processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• The ability to explain complex billing and insurance information in plain language

Why You’ll Love It Here

Join an exceptional private practice where your work is valued and your expertise makes a real impact on the patient experience.

Pay: starting at $20.00 per hour

Experience: Medical Billing, 1 year (required)