Medical Billing Specialist (BIL)

As a Medical Billing Specialist, your primary responsibilities include overseeing the entire Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), managing Accounts Receivable (A/R) collections, and investigating claims denials. You will perform end-to-end billing tasks, ensuring accurate claims submission while maximizing revenue through diligent follow-ups on unpaid bills.

To be considered for the Medical Billing Specialist role, candidates should have proven experience in medical billing, familiarity with RCM and A/R processes, and a strong understanding of claim denial management. Proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal, is essential alongside strong problem-solving skills.

The Medical Billing Specialist position is permanently remote, requiring you to have a quiet and organized workspace. You'll need a reliable high-speed internet connection, and you'll be working with virtual office tools and EHR systems to manage your tasks effectively from home.

As part of our team, Medical Billing Specialists enjoy a competitive starting rate paid in USD, an internet allowance, HMO insurance, a retirement fund, and paid US holidays, vacation, and sick leaves, ensuring a balanced work-life experience.

Yes, the Medical Billing Specialist will need to be available to work in US time zones, including PST, EST, and CST. Flexibility in scheduling can help ensure timely communication and operations within our healthcare practices.

When outlining your approach to accurate claims submission, emphasize your attention to detail, thorough understanding of coding and billing requirements, and the importance of verifying patient information before submission to reduce errors.

Discuss your systematic approach in investigating denied claims by identifying the reasons behind the denials, correcting the errors, and resubmitting the claims with proper documentation, illustrating your problem-solving skills.

Elaborate on your previous roles that involved RCM and detail the processes you followed, from patient registration to the final payment, highlighting how you optimized collections and managed follow-ups effectively.

Mention specific billing software or EHR systems you have worked with, focusing on their functionalities and how they aided your billing process, emphasizing your adaptability to different technologies.

Share your methods for prioritizing claims, such as categorizing them based on urgency and complexity, and how effective time management and organizational skills can significantly impact billing efficiency.

Explain your knowledge of HIPAA regulations and the measures you take to protect patient data, including secure handling of documents, training on confidentiality, and maintaining accurate records.

Provide a specific example of a process change you implemented that enhanced billing efficiency, supporting your response with data or feedback that illustrates the positive impact of your initiative.

Outline how you regularly track outstanding bills, your follow-up strategy with payers and patients, and any processes you implement to improve collections and minimize days in accounts receivable.

Discuss your approach to maintaining professionalism, active listening skills, and finding practical solutions to address issues raised by clients, ensuring they feel valued and heard.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning, whether through professional associations, workshops, or online resources, and how keeping informed benefits your role as a Medical Billing Specialist.