MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST

We are a well-established children's outpatient mental health practice, serving children and families in the Portland area since 1980. We are looking for a medical billing specialist to join our experienced billing department.

Job Duties May Include but not limited to:

- Verify patient insurance coverage & Mental Health benefit information through online payer tools.

- Claim review and submission to insurance payers.

- Follow up with insurers regarding unpaid or denied claims, exceptions, and exclusions.

- Resolve or correct problems with claims and resubmit to insurers.

- Post insurance payments to patient accounts.

- Communicates effectively with clients over the phone or email to resolve complex account inquires

- Follow HIPAA guidelines for customer information.

- Sets up payment plans for clients requiring assistance.

Qualifications and Requirements:

- 2 years’ experience in medical insurance billing required.

- Knowledge of insurance billing procedures, CPT/ICD-10 codes, collection practices & medical terminology.

- Excellent customer service skills, organizational skills & attention to detail.

- Experience with Microsoft Office suite is preferred.

· Identify strengths and weaknesses through alternative solutions; consider conclusions or multiple approaches to problems.

Our employees receive a generous PTO and paid holiday package, along with shorter workdays each Friday.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Experience:

• ICD-10: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person