Remote Medical Billing Specialist: Verify Benefits

Mountainside Treatment Center; New Jersey; Remote; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit package

Paid Time Off (after 1 year)

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer matching

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist for a remote role. The candidate will verify insurance benefits and eligibility for behavioral health services, communicating patient responsibility to relevant teams. Strong attention to detail and follow-through are essential.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, and supports revenue cycle activities while complying with HIPAA guidelines.

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.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Follow-through

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payer portals

Job description

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist for a remote role. The candidate will verify insurance benefits and eligibility for behavioral health services, communicating patient responsibility to relevant teams. Strong attention to detail and follow-through are essential.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, and supports revenue cycle activities while complying with HIPAA guidelines.