OBGYN Billing Specialist

Women's Health Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement plans

Job summary

Women's Health Group is seeking an experienced OB/GYN Billing Specialist in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of medical billing experience specifically within an OB/GYN practice, along with strong proficiency in athenahealth. Responsibilities include submitting claims, managing denials, and ensuring billing accuracy. Competitive pay and benefits are offered including medical, dental, PTO, and retirement plans. Interested applicants should email their resume to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of medical billing experience in an OB/GYN practice.
• Strong working knowledge of athenahealth.
• Understanding of commercial insurance and relevant coding (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS).

Responsibilities

• Submit clean claims accurately through athenahealth.
• Review and resolve claim rejections and denials.
• Follow up with insurance companies on unpaid claims.
• Post insurance payments accurately.
• Handle billing corrections and resubmissions.

Skills

Medical billing experience

Proficient in athenahealth

Attention to detail

Knowledge of OB/GYN billing

Problem-solving skills

Tools

athenahealth

Job description

Job Title: OB/GYN Billing Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Billing Specialist to join our OB/GYN practice. The ideal candidate must have direct billing experience in women’s health / OB/GYN and be highly proficient in athenahealth. This role requires strong knowledge of medical billing workflows, insurance follow-up, denial management, payment posting, claims resolution, and patient account management specific to an OB/GYN setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Submit clean claims accurately and timely through athenahealth
• Review and resolve claim rejections and denials
• Follow up with insurance companies on unpaid or underpaid claims
• Post insurance and patient payments accurately
• Work aging reports and outstanding AR
• Review patient accounts for billing accuracy and follow-up needs
• Handle billing corrections, resubmissions, and appeals
• Communicate with front desk, clinical staff, and management to resolve billing issues
• Maintain compliance with payer rules and billing regulations
• Help improve collections, reduce denials, and optimize revenue cycle performance

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of medical billing experience in an OB/GYN practice
• Strong working knowledge of athenahealth
• Experience with:
  • Insurance claim submission and follow-up
  • Denial management and appeals
  • Payment posting
  • Patient balances and account review
  • Eligibility and benefits verification
  • OB/GYN coding and billing workflows
• Understanding of commercial insurance
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding relevant to OB/GYN
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience billing for:
  • Obstetric global billing
  • Gynecologic procedures
  • Surgical claims
  • Ultrasound and in-office procedures
• Familiarity with prior authorizations, claim edits, and payer-specific billing requirements
• Credentialing or revenue cycle support experience is a plus

Skills and Attributes

• Strong knowledge of OB/GYN billing
• High proficiency in athenahealth
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through
• Professional communication skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, PTO, Retirement plans

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief summary of your OB/GYN billing experience, including your level of experience with athenahealth, to [e-mail]