Medical Billing Specialist

We are seeking a Medical Billing Specialist to join our team immediately. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong accuracy and follow-through. **This position requires in office presence in Chattanooga, Tennessee**

Position Overview

The Medical Billing Specialist will support billing operations across a variety of healthcare service lines. This role requires a strong understanding of medical billing processes, payment posting, denial management, and insurance follow-up, with particular familiarity in Medicare and Medicaid billing and claims. We are looking for someone adaptable, self-directed, and ready to grow with the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process medical billing in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
• Review and resolve billing edits, claim issues, and denials
• Perform insurance follow-up and work outstanding claims to resolution
• Post payments accurately and timely
• Support reconciliation and tracking of payments using Excel spreadsheets
• Ensure compliance with billing rules, regulations, payer requirements, and reimbursement guidelines
• Work with commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid claims
• Communicate professionally with internal teams and, when needed, directly with patients regarding billing questions or account issues
• Assist with additional revenue cycle and billing support functions as needed
• Maintain detailed, accurate documentation and strong account follow-up

• Prior experience in medical billing, including payment posting and insurance follow-up
• Experience handling billing and denials
• Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance claims
• Solid understanding of medical billing rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic Excel skills, including entering payment information into spreadsheets
• Able to work independently and be self-directed
• Willingness to interact with patients, insurance companies and providers when needed

**All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration