Medical Billing Specialist (On-Site, Sign on Bonus!)

ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus of $3,000

Competitive pay range of $23-33/hr

Job summary

ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE is seeking a Certified Billing Specialist to join their Business Office team in Anchorage. The role focuses on accuracy and compliance in cardiology billing for outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory settings.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in medical billing, along with a CPB or CPC certification. This full-time position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment and a pay range of $23-33 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a medical billing office with emphasis on insurance research and claim follow-up.
• Certification as a Certified Professional Biller (CPB) or Certified Coder (CPC) from AAPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve all aging, denied, rejected claims thoroughly and promptly.
• Submit electronic and paper claims with correct documentation.
• Understand all EOBs and payer policies for responses to requests and inquiries.

Skills

Medical billing expertise

Insurance research

Claim follow-up

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Some college or continuing education

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Anchorage - ANCHORAGE, AK 99508
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Admin - Clerical
• Job Title: Certified Billing Specialist
• Department: Business Office
• Location: Anchorage, AK
• Status: Full-Time, On-Site
• Certification Required: Active Professional Biller (CPB) or Certified Coder (CPC)
• Sign on bonus: $3,000 (2yr commitment)
• Pay range: $23-33/HR dependent upon experience and education
• Supervision received: Reports to Business Office Manager
• Supervision exercised: None

About the Role

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute (AHVI) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join our in-office Business Office team in Anchorage. This role is ideal for a billing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to deepen their expertise in cardiology billing across outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory settings.

As part of a highly knowledgeable team of coders, billers, and clinical professionals, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service in a fast‑paced, high-volume environment.

Essential Functions

• Complete, thorough, and timely research and resolution of all aging, denied, rejected claims.
• Electronic and paper claim submission, including all appropriate EOBs and required or supporting documentation.
• Complete and thorough understanding of all EOBs, payer policies, AHVI policies, and processes for proper responses to payer requests and denials, and patient inquiries.
• Complete understanding of and adherence to AHVI collections and financial assistance program policies and processes.
• Professional and HIPAA compliant interactions with patients, insurance companies, AHVI providers and staff, outside healthcare professionals, and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred: Some college or continuing education. Minimum: High School diploma.
• Experience: Minimum: Two years of experience in medical billing office with emphasis on insurance research and claim follow-up.
• Certificate/License: Certified Professional Biller (CPB) or Certified Coder (CPC) from AAPC preferred.

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.