Quad City Gastroenterology is hiring a full-time Billing Specialist to support the full billing cycle for patient accounts in an ambulatory surgical care setting.
The role focuses on submitting claims to third-party payers, posting payments, working denied and rejected claims, assisting with coding accuracy, leading monthly coding audits, and helping drive insurance collections. The position also involves monitoring accounts receivable aging and resolving underpayments and overpayments.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience in medical billing
- Extensive knowledge of claims reimbursement and collection efforts across managed care, Medicare, Medicaid, workers' compensation, and commercial plans
- Strong knowledge of billing, collections, and claims reimbursement processes
- Familiarity with medical terminology and CPT codes
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect patient information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Understanding of healthcare policies, including HIPAA regulations
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off, with 15 days of PTO accrual starting annually
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Health savings accounts and healthcare/dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare coverage, AD&D, auto insurance, and home insurance
Location
Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 week ago