Remote Medical Billing Specialist: Verify Benefits & Eligibility

Mountainside Treatment Center; Williamstown (NJ); Remote; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO increases after 1 year

Paid holidays including Multicultural

401(k) with employer matching

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to support the Client Access team. The role verifies insurance benefits, confirms coverage requirements, and communicates patient responsibility before services begin.

This remote position requires residence in CT, NY, NJ, or MA and offers a stable schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in insurance verification, patient access, or medical billing, with strong attention

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 experience

Patient access

Medical billing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mountainside Treatment Center is seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to support the Client Access team. The role verifies insurance benefits, confirms coverage requirements, and communicates patient responsibility before services begin.

This remote position requires residence in CT, NY, NJ, or MA and offers a stable schedule Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in insurance verification, patient access, or medical billing, with strong attention