Medical Billing Specialist

Dahl Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is recruiting a Medical Billing Specialist for a growing ophthalmology clinic in Bloomington, MN. The role focuses on revenue cycle tasks, accurate claim submission, insurance follow-up, and patient billing support in a patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of medical billing experience, strong knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of medical billing experience.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Understanding of insurance benefits, medical policies, and reimbursement processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate professionally with patients, insurance carriers, providers, and internal teams.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate medical claims to insurance carriers.
• Monitor outstanding claims and follow up on unpaid or denied claims.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, denials, and reimbursement issues.
• Process charges, insurance payments, patient payments, and account adjustments accurately and promptly.
• Review insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage requirements.
• Obtain and manage prior authorizations as required.
• Communicate with insurance carriers, healthcare providers, and patients to facilitate claim resolution.
• Collaborate with scheduling, front desk, clinical, and other internal teams regarding insurance and billing questions.
• Maintain current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding, payer policies, and reimbursement requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance with applicable billing requirements and organizational policies.
• Provide professional and compassionate assistance to patients regarding billing questions and account balances.
• Communicate billing issues, trends, and process improvement opportunities to revenue cycle and financial leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to medical billing and revenue cycle processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical billing

CPT coding

ICD-10 coding

Insurance billing & claims

Patient confidentiality

Time management

Organization

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Attention to detail

Prior authorizations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nextech

Electronic practice management systems

Job description

Job Title

Medical Billing Specialist

Location

Bloomington, MN

Job Type

Permanent

Compensation

$24.00 - $32.00/hr

Industry

Ophthalmology

About the Role

Our client, a growing ophthalmology clinic and surgery center in Bloomington, MN, is seeking an experienced Medical Billing Specialist to join their team. This organization provides specialized eye care and surgical services with a strong focus on delivering a personalized, patient-centered experience. The Medical Billing Specialist will support the revenue cycle by ensuring medical claims are processed accurately and on time, following up with insurance carriers, posting payments, resolving billing issues, and assisting patients with billing-related questions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and committed to providing excellent service.

Job Description

• Prepare, review, and submit accurate medical claims to insurance carriers.
• Monitor outstanding claims and follow up on unpaid or denied claims.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies, denials, and reimbursement issues.
• Process charges, insurance payments, patient payments, and account adjustments accurately and promptly.
• Review insurance eligibility, benefits, and coverage requirements.
• Obtain and manage prior authorizations as required.
• Communicate with insurance carriers, healthcare providers, and patients to facilitate claim resolution.
• Collaborate with scheduling, front desk, clinical, and other internal teams regarding insurance and billing questions.
• Maintain current knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding, payer policies, and reimbursement requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support compliance with applicable billing requirements and organizational policies.
• Provide professional and compassionate assistance to patients regarding billing questions and account balances.
• Communicate billing issues, trends, and process improvement opportunities to revenue cycle and financial leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to medical billing and revenue cycle processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of medical billing experience.
• Working knowledge of medical insurance billing and claims processing.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Understanding of insurance benefits, medical policies, and reimbursement processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities, manage time, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate professionally with patients, insurance carriers, providers, and internal teams.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in ophthalmology, optometry, or another specialty medical practice.
• Experience with claims denials, appeals, accounts receivable follow-up, and prior authorizations.
• Experience using electronic practice management and medical billing systems.
• Experience with Nextech.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify solutions, and follow through on responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance with a Health Savings Account (HSA), a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, and professional development assistance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you! Dahl Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.