Medical Billing Specialist
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$20 - $21 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | 537 Market St Ste 200 > Chattanooga, Tennessee open_in_new |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$14.53
$20.50
$23.97
About this job
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing Specialist to join a collaborative healthcare team. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage a high-volume workload, communicate clearly with patients when needed, and support billing operations across a variety of clinical service lines. The right candidate will be comfortable handling claims activity, resolving payment issues, and contributing to an organization focused on quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
• Process medical claims accurately and timely for multiple healthcare services, including primary care, infectious disease, pharmacy, and behavioral health support.
• Investigate denied or unpaid claims, identify the cause of billing issues, and take appropriate action to secure reimbursement.
• Post payments and maintain billing records with a high degree of accuracy, including basic spreadsheet updates in Microsoft Excel.
• Conduct insurance follow-up with commercial carriers as well as Medicare and Medicaid to ensure claims move efficiently through the revenue cycle.
• Communicate clearly with patients regarding billing questions or account concerns while providing attentive and respectful service.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and manage daily workload with minimal supervision.
• Partner closely with team members to support shared billing goals and maintain smooth departmental operations.
If interested in this role please apply, then call (423)244-0726!
• Experience in medical billing and claims processing within a healthcare setting.• Knowledge of denial management, payment posting, and insurance follow-up procedures.
• Familiarity with Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements and reimbursement practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a busy environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, stay organized, and work independently.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team and adapting to changing business needs.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills for entering and tracking payment information.