Medical Insurance Claims Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Insurance Claims Specialist to support healthcare billing and reimbursement activities for a long-standing organization located in Cedar Rapids. This position offers a path to permanent employment and focuses on reviewing insurance information, verifying patient coverage, and helping ensure claims are prepared and processed accurately. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with medical billing documentation, and committed to timely follow-up that supports efficient revenue cycle operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process medical insurance claims to help ensure accurate submission and timely reimbursement.

• Verify patient and insurance eligibility by confirming coverage details before billing activities are completed.

• Input claim information, coding, and all necessary documentation for submission.

• Monitor outstanding claims, investigate denials, and take corrective action to support successful resolution.

• Maintain billing records and claim status updates with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Assist with payment posting research and account follow-up related to insurance claim activity.

• Support billing workflows by identifying issues that may delay reimbursement and helping improve claim accuracy.

• Experience handling medical insurance claims within a healthcare, billing, or revenue cycle environment.

• Knowledge of patient eligibility and insurance eligibility verification processes.

• Familiarity with medical billing procedures, claim review, and insurance follow-up activities.

• Ability to identify billing discrepancies and resolve claim-related issues efficiently.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills when managing claim documentation and account information.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with insurance representatives, patients, and internal teams.

• Proficiency with standard office systems and the ability to learn billing or claims platforms quickly