Remote Medical Billing Specialist - Insurance Verification

Mountainside Treatment Center; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to verify insurance benefits and eligibility for behavioral health services. This remote role requires 1+ year in insurance verification, patient access, or medical billing, with strong attention to detail and clear communication to support a smooth patient intake process.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 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.
• Follow HIPAA and compliance guidelines and support revenue cycle functions as needed.

Skills

Insurance verification

Patient access

Medical billing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to verify insurance benefits and eligibility for behavioral health services. This remote role requires 1+ year in insurance verification, patient access, or medical billing, with strong attention to detail and clear communication to support a smooth patient intake process.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and a competitive hourly rate.