Remote Medical Billing & Insurance Verification Specialist

Mountainside Treatment Center; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Paid Time Off after 1 year

401(k) with employer matching

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist for a remote role. You will verify insurance eligibility for behavioral health services and identify coverage requirements before services begin to ensure seamless client access.

Use payer portals to confirm deductibles, copays, and authorizations; communicate patient responsibility and coverage concerns to the appropriate teams, and follow up on discrepancies within established timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of insurance verification, patient access, or medical billing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of eligibility, benefits, and patient responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance eligibility and behavioral health or substance use disorder benefits before services are provided.
• Use payer portals and calls to confirm deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximums, network status, and authorization requirements.
• Document verification details accurately and communicate benefits, estimated patient responsibility, and coverage concerns to relevant teams.
• Follow up on discrepancies and coverage changes within timelines; escalate barriers promptly.
• Adhere to HIPAA and compliance guidelines and support revenue cycle functions as needed.

Skills

Insurance verification

Payer portals

Detail orientation

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payer portals

Job description

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist for a remote role. You will verify insurance eligibility for behavioral health services and identify coverage requirements before services begin to ensure seamless client access.

Use payer portals to confirm deductibles, copays, and authorizations; communicate patient responsibility and coverage concerns to the appropriate teams, and follow up on discrepancies within established timelines.