Billing Specialist

Our group practice is seeking an experienced on-site Medical Billing Specialist. This is an opportunity to join our growing Billing team and to capitalize on and expand your medical billing skillset with a goal of independently managing assigned scope of work. Ideal candidate should have strong sense of teamwork, ability to multitask and effectively manage priorities as well as to communicate effectively and courteously with others.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Review and submit medical claims to insurance companies

Verify insurance coverage and eligibility for patients

Submit requests for prior authorizations when needed

Follow up on unpaid claims and denials

Post patient payments, electronic remits, and paper explanation of benefits (EOBs)

Resolve billing discrepancies and appeal denied claims

Answer phone calls from patients and external parties, investigate and respond to all patient and insurance inquiries in a timely and professional manner

Maintain confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness in documentation

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required

Minimum 3 years of Medical Billing experience

Workable knowledge of medical billing including CPT and ICD-10 coding, medical terminology.

Strong organizational skills and attention to details

Ability to interact with patients, insurance companies and others in a clear, positive, and professional manner.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, Internet. Able to type 40 wpm. 10-key.

Ability to operate a variety of standard office machines, including a personal computer and a variety of software programs.

Ability to work on-site.

Work Schedule: 5/8 or 4/10 schedules available, 40 hours per week

Compensation: DOE

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discount

Paid time off

Experience:

Medical billing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Anchorage, AK 99503 (Required)

Work Location: In person