Remote Medical Billing & Benefits Verification Specialist

Mountainside Treatment Center; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist for a remote role requiring CT residency. You will verify insurance benefits, determine eligibility, communicate patient responsibilities, and support revenue cycle teams to ensure accurate information before services begin.

Responsibilities include using payer portals, following up on verifications, documenting details, and escalating coverage issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in insurance verification, patient access, and/or medical billing.
• Knowledge of eligibility, benefits, and patient responsibility.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and behavioral health or substance use disorder benefits before services are provided.
• Use payer portals and phone calls to confirm deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, network status, limitations, and authorization requirements.
• Document verification details accurately and communicate benefits, estimated patient responsibility, and coverage concerns to appropriate teams.
• Follow up on discrepancies, coverage changes, and pending verifications within established timelines.
• Escalate coverage barriers promptly and maintain organized supporting documentation.

Skills

Insurance verification

Patient access

Medical billing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist for a remote role requiring CT residency. You will verify insurance benefits, determine eligibility, communicate patient responsibilities, and support revenue cycle teams to ensure accurate information before services begin.

Responsibilities include using payer portals, following up on verifications, documenting details, and escalating coverage issues promptly.