Medical Billing Specialist – Patient Accounts

Center for Family Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA/HSA

EAP

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) match

Continuing Education Fund

PSLF eligibility

PTO

Holidays

Attendance bonus

YMCA discount

Job summary

Center for Family Health in Jackson, MI seeks a Patient Account Representative (Medical Biller) to submit and review claims, post payments, and manage receivables. You will work closely with patients, providers, and payers while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and timely filing.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and preferably two years of medical billing experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Two years of medical insurance billing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical and dental billing, including CPT, ICD-10, and payer requirements.
• Experience working with practice management systems, payer portals, and clearinghouses.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately post payments and reconcile accounts.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when working with patients, providers, and payers.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.

Responsibilities

• Submit and review medical and dental claims to ensure accurate, timely billing and reimbursement.
• Post and reconcile insurance, contractual, patient, and payer payments within the practice management system.
• Monitor aged accounts receivable and follow up on unpaid, delayed, or denied claims.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, credit balances, takebacks, and missing payments.
• Verify and update patient demographics, insurance coverage, and required documentation.
• Communicate with patients regarding billing questions, payment plans, and overdue balances.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, providers, clearinghouses, and payers to resolve billing issues.
• Maintain compliance with payer rules, coding guidelines, and timely filing requirements.
• Support credentialing, re-credentialing, and provider enrollment processes as needed.
• Document daily activity accurately and contribute to audit readiness and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Medical billing

Excel

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Practice management system

Payer portals

Clearinghouses

Job description

Center for Family Health in Jackson, MI seeks a Patient Account Representative (Medical Biller) to submit and review claims, post payments, and manage receivables. You will work closely with patients, providers, and payers while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and timely filing.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and preferably two years of medical billing experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.