Patient Billing & Claims Specialist

Viacare Community Health Center; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Care Community Health Center is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage submission of insurance claims, posting of payments, and handling patient accounts to ensure timely reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will have a billing certificate or equivalent training, knowledge of medical billing and coding basics, and strong organizational skills. Compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality is required, with attention to patient service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; billing certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of medical billing, collections, and basic coding practices.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Submit clean claims to insurance companies electronically or by paper.
• Post payments and manage patient accounts to ensure timely reimbursement.
• Follow up on unpaid claims and resolve billing issues for patients and providers.
• Provide information to patients and clerical staff while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain patient statements and assist with budget payment plans.

Skills

Medical billing

Collections

Computer literacy

Office procedures

Medical coding basics

Phone skills

Organization

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Billing certificate

Tools

Medical billing software

Multi-line phone system

Job description

Via Care Community Health Center is seeking a Billing Specialist to manage submission of insurance claims, posting of payments, and handling patient accounts to ensure timely reimbursement.

The ideal candidate will have a billing certificate or equivalent training, knowledge of medical billing and coding basics, and strong organizational skills. Compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality is required, with attention to patient service and accuracy.