Insurance Billing Specialist

Join Alaska's Premier Eye Care Teams!

Medical Insurance Billing Specialist

Numbers Matter. Accuracy Matters. People Matter.

If you love solving problems, working with insurance companies, and making sure patients receive the benefits they've earned, we'd love to meet you.

At Makar Eyecare, we're more than an eye care practice...we're one of Alaska's largest and most respected optometric organizations. Every day, our team helps hundreds of patients receive exceptional care, and our billing department plays a critical role in making that possible.

We're looking for a detail-oriented, motivated Medical Insurance Billing Specialist who enjoys challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in getting things right.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Monthly Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Stable, Growing Healthcare Organization
• Supportive Leadership That Invests in Your Success
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development
• Modern Technology & Electronic Health Records
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee & Family Discounts
• Positive, Team-Oriented Culture

When you join Makar Eyecare, you're joining a team that believes great employees deserve the tools, support, and opportunities to build a long-term career...not just work another job.

What You'll Do - As a Medical Insurance Billing Specialist, you'll:

• Submit and manage medical insurance claims
• Follow up on unpaid insurance balances
• Resolve claim denials and payment discrepancies
• Post insurance and patient payments accurately
• Analyze accounts for billing accuracy
• Interpret insurance contracts and payer guidelines
• Process refunds, adjustments, and corrections
• Generate billing and collection reports
• Work directly with providers, managers, insurance companies, and patients to resolve billing issues
• Maintain accurate patient account documentation while ensuring HIPAA compliance

Every claim you resolve helps patients receive the care they need while supporting the success of our practice.

What We're Looking For

Detail-oriented

• Organized
• Dependable
• Curious and enjoys solving problems
• Comfortable communicating with insurance companies and patients
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks
• Positive and team-focused

The ideal candidate enjoys figuring out complex insurance situations and takes pride in accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of experience in medical billing, insurance, revenue cycle, or healthcare operations
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and medical terminology
• Experience with EHR and practice management software
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Reliable attendance
• Occasional Saturday availability

About Makar Eyecare - For more than two decades, Makar Eyecare has been helping Alaskans see their best through exceptional medical eye care and outstanding patient service.

Our practice includes:

• 11 Eye Care Providers & 1 Family Nurse Practitioner
• Advanced Medical Eye Care
• State-of-the-Art Technology
• Innovative Business Systems
• A Collaborative, Patient-First Culture

We believe great patient care starts with great employees.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Monthly Performance Bonus Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Training
• Career Growth Opportunities

Ready to Build a Career with One of Alaska's Best Healthcare Teams?

If you're passionate about accuracy, enjoy solving insurance challenges, and want to be part of a supportive team that truly values your contributions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help make a difference...one patient, one claim, and one success story at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person