Our group practice is seeking a 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 individually 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 2 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

Work Schedule: 5/8 or 4/10 schedule during work week Mon-Fri, 40 hours per week. After successfully completing a training period in our Anchorage office, there may be an opportunity to work out of our Wasilla office.

Compensation: DOE

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week