Medical Billing & Insurance Specialist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$27 - $30 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Belmont, Massachusetts |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$21.1
$28.50
$31.94
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Job Description
The Medical Billing & Insurance Specialist is responsible for managing the practice’s core insurance and billing functions, including insurance verification, prior authorizations, claims submission, payment posting, denial follow-up, and patient account support.
This role works closely with patients, insurance carriers, and internal team members to help ensure accurate billing, timely reimbursement, and a positive patient experience. While the primary focus of this position is medical billing and insurance coordination, the role also provides occasional front office support, including scheduling assistance, patient check-in/check-out, and phone coverage as needed.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing administrative accuracy with compassionate patient communication.
- Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements
- Submit and track insurance claims accurately and efficiently
- Follow up on denied or rejected claims and manage appeals
- Post insurance and patient payments and maintain accurate account records
- Communicate with insurance companies regarding claim status and reimbursement issues
- Assist patients with billing questions, balances, and payment-related concerns
- Maintain accurate and HIPAA-compliant billing documentation and workflows
- Assist with patient scheduling and appointment coordination
- Greet and check in patients as needed
- Provide phone support and route calls appropriately
- Support day-to-day administrative functions within the office
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to help ensure a smooth patient experience
- 2+ years of experience in medical billing, insurance coordination, or revenue cycle support
- Experience in a private practice healthcare setting preferred (audiology, ENT, PT/OT, optometry, dental, or similar)
- Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Comfortable communicating with both insurance representatives and patients
- Ability to multitask and adapt within a collaborative small-practice environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Health insurance fully funded by the employer
- Matching retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays