Billing Specialist

#136784

Billing Specialist

2025-12-09

Job Details

• Location
  
  

Crestview, FL

North Okaloosa Physician Group

• Hours
  
  

Full Time

Job Description

As a Customer Service Representative at Santa Rosa Medical Group you'll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), licensure/certification reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles.

Job Summary

The Billing Specialist I is responsible for performing insurance claim processing, billing, and follow-up to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement. This position serves as the primary contact for insurance companies and other payers, researching and resolving claim issues while maintaining compliance with billing regulations and organizational policies.

Essential Functions

• Submits and processes claims accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with payer requirements and company policies.
• Communicates with insurance companies, patients, and other stakeholders to resolve billing inquiries and maintain account status.
• Reviews and reconciles credit balances, reclassifies revenue, and processes adjustments per transaction coding guidelines.
• Monitors and resolves claim denials and rejections, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
• Reviews and corrects claim filing edits based on payer requirements and electronic health record (EHR) system alerts.
• Maintains accurate documentation of all billing actions in the practice management system.
• Gathers, updates, and communicates billing policy changes, ensuring accessibility of up-to-date reference materials.
• Collaborates with management, clinic staff, and coding teams to ensure proper billing and collection procedures.
• Assists patients and insurance representatives with billing-related questions while maintaining professionalism.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintains confidentiality of patient financial and medical information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in medical billing, insurance claims processing, or revenue cycle management required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical billing processes, insurance claim procedures, and payer policies.
• Strong understanding of healthcare revenue cycle operations and reimbursement methodologies.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems (e.g., Athena, Cerner, Ingenious Med).
• Ability to interpret explanation of benefits (EOBs), identify billing discrepancies, and take corrective action.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, providers, and payers professionally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to research and resolve billing issues.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• CPB- Certified Medical Biller issued by AAPC preferred or
• Certified Medical Insurance Specialist (CMIS) issued by PMI preferred
  
  

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

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