Medical Billing Specialist (On-Site)

DaMar Staffing; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule options

Comprehensive benefit plans

Generous paid time off

Professional development, training

Job summary

Lifelong Access is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist in a hybrid role based in Illinois. The position handles insurance and Medicaid billing, code verification, and referrals processing, with potential remote scheduling after training.

You will prepare claims, maintain records, and generate Finance reports while supporting families with financial resources and ensuring data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with Insurance and Medicaid billing preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and a valid Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit medical claims to insurance companies using billing software.
• Verify patient information and CPT/ICD-10 codes before submission.
• Verify referrals and prior authorizations via portals/phone/fax.
• Investigate and appeal denied claims; resubmit corrected claims.
• Generate weekly/monthly Finance department reports.
• Assist families with linking to financial services or supports.

Skills

Insurance billing experience

Medicaid billing

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Confidential recordkeeping

Driver's license (Illinois)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Medical Billing Specialist

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.

Full-time Medical Billing Specialist.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.

Essential Functions

• 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

• 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.

Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:

• 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.