Reimbursement Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a reputable company local to Mount Laurel, NJ. We are seeking a detail-oriented Billing Reimbursement Specialist to join a growing healthcare team. This individual will be responsible for managing the billing process, submitting claims, verifying insurance coverage, maintaining patient accounts, and ensuring timely reimbursement from insurance carriers. The ideal candidate will have experience with medical billing, insurance verification, claims processing, and customer service within a healthcare environment.

Billing Reimbursement Specialist

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

Schedule: Full-Time

Work Environment: Fully Onsite

Employment Type: Temporary and Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Available

Salary Range:$18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Submit electronic and paper claims to insurance carriers accurately and in a timely manner
• Research and resolve billing errors, claim edits, rejections, and denials
• Manage payer rebills, unbillable accounts, and billing-related work queues
• Verify insurance eligibility, coverage, and benefits for Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans
• Provide patients with balance estimates and collect patient payments as needed
• Maintain and update patient demographic and insurance information
• Respond to inquiries from patients, insurance carriers, and internal departments via phone, email, and fax
• Request and obtain medical records and supporting documentation when necessary
• Process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Identify reimbursement issues and communicate trends or concerns to management
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality, and quality standards
• Participate in team meetings and support departmental goals
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical billing, insurance verification, healthcare customer service, or related healthcare revenue cycle functions
• Experience with medical claims processing and insurance terminology
• Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent data entry, keyboarding, and computer navigation skills
• Ability to learn new systems and software quickly
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism and customer service orientation
• Bachelor's degree preferred

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