Medical Billing Specialist

Ultimate Staffing Services; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services seeks a dedicated Medical Billing Specialist to join a California team. You will handle claims for Medi-Cal, Medicare, and commercial plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HRSA and CMS guidelines.

You will verify eligibility, post payments and denials, and work with clinical staff to resolve billing issues. Onsite hours are 8 to 5, with full-time employment and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in HIM or Medical Billing certification preferred.
• 1–2 years of hands-on medical billing experience in an FQHC or similar setting.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifier usage, and payer billing requirements.
• Proficient in medical billing software and EHR systems (NextGen, eClinicalWorks, Athena).
• Excellent data entry accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; HIPAA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit claims for Medi-Cal, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial plans.
• Ensure claims comply with HRSA, CMS, and FQHC billing requirements.
• Apply CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10 coding per FQHC guidelines.
• Verify encounter eligibility, services, and required documentation before billing.
• Post payments, adjustments, and denials accurately and timely.
• Reconcile remittance advice (EOBs/ERAs) to submitted claims.
• Review denials, initiate appeals, and provide supporting docs.
• Maintain compliance with HRSA, CMS, Medi-Cal, and managed care regulations.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Medical Billing Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NextGen

eClinicalWorks

Athena

Job description

Medical Billing Specialist (JN -082026-427989) Livingston, California

Salary: USD23.69 - USD25 per hour

Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is currently seeking a dedicated Medical Billing Specialist to join a dynamic team in California. This role is essential in ensuring the accurate and timely billing, claim submission, and payment posting for services provided. The specialist will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with HRSA, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and managed care billing requirements, supporting revenue integrity, and collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to resolve billing issues and reduce claim denials. This position is full-time and onsite, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit claims for Medi-Cal (including FQHC PPS), Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and commercial managed care plans.
• Ensure claims comply with HRSA, CMS, and state-specific FQHC billing requirements.
• Apply correct CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, and modifier coding in accordance with FQHC guidelines.
• Verify encounter eligibility, covered services, and required documentation prior to billing.
• Post payments, adjustments, and denials accurately and timely.
• Reconcile remittance advice (EOBs/ERAs) to claims submitted and identify underpayments, overpayments, and contractual variances.
• Review and analyze claim denials and rejections, initiate appeals, and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Maintain compliance with HRSA, CMS, Medi-Cal, and managed care billing regulations and support audits and reviews.
• Work closely with front office, clinical staff, coding, and eligibility teams to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Communicate professionally with payers, vendors, and internal departments, and respond promptly to provider and patient inquiries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Health Information Management or Medical Billing Certification preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years hands‑on medical billing experience in an FQHC or similar healthcare setting required.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifier usage, and payer billing requirements.
• Proficient in medical billing software and EHR systems (e.g., NextGen, eClinicalWorks, Athena).
• Excellent data entry accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of HIPAA regulations and healthcare data confidentiality standards.
• Ability to work extended hours during close-out/reconciliation periods.

Required Work Hours

The position requires full-time hours, typically from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The salary for this position ranges from $22/hr to $23.69/per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Medical Billing Specialist will work onsite in California, contributing to the organization's mission of providing quality healthcare services to the community.