Medical Billing Specialist (On-Site)

Marcfirst; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Illinois is seeking a full-time Medical Billing Specialist to oversee claims management, ensuring timely payments and handling patient records. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The organization offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment

Professional development and training opportunities

Flexible schedule options

Comprehensive benefit plans

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience with Insurance and Medicaid billing strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit medical claims to insurance companies.
• Ensure patient information is correct and up to date.
• Investigate and appeal denied claims.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associates degree in a related field

Medical billing and coding certification

Job description

Overview

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.

We are seeking a full-time Medical Billing Specialist. In this role you will oversee the tasks of sending claims to payers, monitoring outstanding balances to ensure each account is paid on time and in full. This position handles all incoming payments, outgoing invoices, database updates and more that make up your day-to-day responsibilities. If you are self-motivating, thrive on digging into the details, and take pride in your ability to provide high quality support, this may be the role for you. At Lifelong Access we offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, as each of us contribute to the success of our dynamic organization. Come grow with us and let us show you why the employees at Lifelong Access love what they do!

Pay: $20/hr
Job Type: Full-Time – 40 hours/week

Your typical workweek will allow some flexibility in daytime work schedule, Monday thru Friday. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office setting as well as potentially offered some remote (work from home) scheduling once fully trained.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit medical claims to insurance companies through billing software.
• Ensure patient information is correct and up to date.
• Verify CPT and ICD-10 codes are correct before claims are submitted.
• Collect and review referrals and prior authorizations using provider portals/phone/fax services.
• Verify patient Insurance using scheduling software/provider portal/phone.
• Investigate and appeal denied claims. Resubmit corrected claims.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the Finance department.
• Follow up on missed payments and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Provide client families with information linkage to financial services or supports in the community.

Qualifications

• Requires one of the following: Associates degree in a related field; or medical billing and coding certification.
• Experience working with Insurance and Medicaid billing strongly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently expected to talk, hear, and possess clear close and distance vision. Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods of time, walk, use hands, fingers to reach or feel. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Benefits

• Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.