Part-Time Medical Billing Specialist – Optometry

Southside Eyecare & Optical; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time position

Competitive compensation

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow with the practice

Benefits discussed upon offer

Job summary

Southside Eyecare & Optical in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a part-time Medical Billing specialist to handle claim submissions, posting payments, insurance verifications, and follow-up. This role suits someone who is detail-oriented and self-directed.

The position focuses on out-of-network vision billing and medical insurance submissions, with opportunities to grow within the private practice. Clinic hours are flexible to accommodate 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of medical billing experience.
• Solid understanding of medical insurance billing, out-of-network for vision plans and billing across most services.
• Experience with CMS-1500 forms and paper claim submissions.
• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid billing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable with patient-facing interactions and explaining insurance clearly.

Responsibilities

• Submit electronic and paper claims across multiple insurance carriers including medical insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Post payments and explanations of benefits accurately and timely.
• Monitor and work through claim denials, rejections, and appeals.
• Prepare and mail paper claims including CMS-1500 forms and Medicaid crossover claims.
• Review patient accounts or insurance aging for outstanding balances and follow up as needed.
• Monitor patient invoices to ensure transactions are properly authorized in RevolutionEHR.
• Verify patient insurance eligibility as needed.

Skills

Medical billing

CMS-1500

Medicare/Medicaid billing

Attention to detail

Independent work

Patient communication

Tools

RevolutionEHR

Job description

Southside Eyecare & Optical in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a part-time Medical Billing specialist to handle claim submissions, posting payments, insurance verifications, and follow-up. This role suits someone who is detail-oriented and self-directed.

The position focuses on out-of-network vision billing and medical insurance submissions, with opportunities to grow within the private practice. Clinic hours are flexible to accommodate 2–3 days per week.